ギンギン

Alternative writings: ぎんぎん
Frequency:
1

Extremely excited; in a high, pumped-up state (mimetic/onomatopoeic).

Na-AdjectiveNoun Taking 'の'Onomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

試合前で彼はギンギンにテンションが上がっていた。

He was all pumped up before the match.

パーティの音楽がギンギンで会場は盛り上がった。

The party music was blasting and the venue got hyped.

朝からコーヒーを飲んで、頭がギンギンだ。

I had coffee from the morning and I'm feeling really wired.

2

A stabbing or throbbing painful sensation (e.g., headache); painfully sharp/stinging.

AdverbIrregular VerbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

昨夜遅くまで勉強したせいで朝から頭がギンギンする。

Because I studied late last night, I have a pounding/stinging headache this morning.

冷たい風が入ってきて目がギンギンに痛む。

A cold gust came in and my eyes sting painfully.

3

Extremely cold (often used of drinks like beer); ice-cold.

Na-AdjectiveOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

暑い日はギンギンに冷えたビールが一番だ。

On hot days, an ice-cold beer is the best.

冷蔵庫から出したばかりのビールがギンギンに冷えている。

The beer just taken from the fridge is ice-cold.

4

Noisily and sharply (of chirping, barking, etc.); a high, piercing sound.

AdverbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

夜中に犬がギンギンと吠えて眠れない。

A dog is barking loudly and sharply in the middle of the night, I can't sleep.

朝早くから小鳥がギンギン鳴いてうるさい。

Birds are chirping loudly and piercingly from early morning; it's noisy.