ピシッと

Alternative writings: ぴしっと
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1With a sharp, cracking sound; suddenly and crisply (as if with a snap or slam).

AdverbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

風でドアがピシッと閉まった。

The door slammed shut with a sharp crack from the wind.

鞭がピシッと音を立てた。

The whip cracked sharply.

重い本をピシッと机に置いた。

He put the heavy book down with a sharp thud.

2Firmly; sharply; sternly — indicating a crisp, disciplined action or attitude.

AdverbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

先生がピシッと生徒を叱った。

The teacher sternly scolded the student.

彼はピシッとした態度で指示を出した。

He gave instructions in a crisp, no-nonsense manner.

朝からピシッと背筋を伸ばしている。

He's keeping his back straight and looking sharp from the morning.

3Precisely; neatly; properly — doing something with neatness or precision.

AdverbGroup 3 VerbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

シャツの襟をピシッと直して出かけた。

He straightened his shirt collar neatly and went out.

書類をピシッと揃えて提出した。

He handed in the documents neatly organized.

面接にはピシッとした服装で行きなさい。

Go to the interview dressed sharply/neatly.