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()きしめた。
I hugged the child tightly.
()をぎゅっと()じた。
I squeezed my eyes shut.
レモンをぎゅっと(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:

  • ぎゅっと()きしめる: to hug tightly
  • ぎゅっと(にぎ)る: to grip tightly
  • ぎゅっと()める: to pack tightly

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