ぎゅっと

Alternative writings: ギュッと, ギュっと, ギュって, ギュッて, ぎゅって
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1An onomatopoeic adverb meaning tightly or firmly — used for actions like holding, squeezing, gripping, or hugging strongly.

AdverbGroup 3 VerbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

母親は赤ちゃんをぎゅっと抱きしめた。

The mother hugged the baby tightly.

怖くて彼はハンドルをぎゅっと握った。

He gripped the steering wheel tightly because he was scared.

荷物が崩れないように、紐でぎゅっと縛った。

I tied the luggage tightly with rope so it wouldn't fall apart.

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