ぎゅっと

ぎゅっと
adverb
tightly; firmly; with a strong squeeze
1. tightly; firmly; with a strong squeeze
Describes gripping, squeezing, or holding something very tightly with strength.
子供(こども)をぎゅっと抱(だ)きしめた。
I hugged the child tightly.
目(め)をぎゅっと閉(と)じた。
I squeezed my eyes shut.
レモンをぎゅっと絞(しぼ)る。
Squeeze the lemon hard.

ぎゅっと is an onomatopoeia describing a strong, tight squeeze. It's more forceful than きゅっと.

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • きゅっと: tightly (lighter/quicker squeeze)
  • ぎゅーっと: tightly (prolonged squeeze)

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

Related Words

Related: きゅっと (lighter squeeze)
Related: ぐっと (with force)
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Added 2026.1.16 14:48 · Revised 2026.6.6 4:07
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