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.
子供をぎゅっと抱きしめた。
I hugged the child tightly.
目をぎゅっと閉じた。
I squeezed my eyes shut.
レモンをぎゅっと絞る。
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:
- ぎゅっと抱きしめる: to hug tightly
- ぎゅっと握る: to grip tightly
- ぎゅっと詰める: to pack tightly
Related Words
Related:
きゅっと