ぎりぎり

(2 entries)
Alternative writings: 限り限り, ギリギリ
Frequency:
1

Indicating that something is barely within limits or just barely possible; at the last moment or the very limit.

Na-AdjectiveNoun Taking 'の'NounAdverbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic WordUsually Kana

Examples

電車にぎりぎり間に合った。ホームに飛び降りるように乗ったよ。

I barely made the train. I jumped onto the platform to get on.

提出期限ぎりぎりにレポートを出したので、先生は驚いていた。

I submitted the report right at the deadline, so the teacher was surprised.

予算はぎりぎり足りるかどうかだ。無駄遣いはできない。

The budget is barely enough. We can't afford any wasteful spending.

彼の回答はぎりぎり正解だったが、もう少し詳しく説明する必要がある。

His answer was barely correct, but he needs to explain a bit more.

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