Vocabulary

What does ぎっしり (gisshiri) mean?

ぎっしり means packed full, tightly crammed.

Quick facts
Readingぎっしり
Romajigisshiri
Part of speechadverb
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N2
ぎっしり
N2 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommongisshiri

packed full, tightly crammed

  1. 1adverb · adv-to tightly (packed); densely; closely

Example sentences

  • The box was packed full of sweets.

  • This week's schedule is packed, so I don't even have time to rest.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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