N3
ぎりぎり (girigiri)
ぎりぎり
just barely; at the last minute; on the verge of
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Expresses a situation where something is just barely achieved or happens right at the last possible moment. It implies a narrow margin.
📝 Example Sentences
ぎりぎりで電車に間に合った。
I just barely made it to the train.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "ぎりぎり"!
試験に_______合格した。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 合格ラインに辛うじて達した様子を表します。
English: It describes barely reaching the passing line.
English: It describes barely reaching the passing line.
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