ぎっしり

ぎっしり
adverb
packed; crammed; tightly filled
1. packed; crammed; tightly filled
Describes something being completely filled with no empty space. Emphasizes density and fullness.
本棚(ほんだな)(ほん)がぎっしり()まっている。
The bookshelf is packed full of books.
スケジュールがぎっしり()まっている。
My schedule is completely packed.
弁当箱(べんとうばこ)にぎっしりおかずが(はい)っている。
The lunch box is crammed full of side dishes.

ぎっしり emphasizes completeness and no wasted space.

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • ぎっしり()まる: to be packed full
  • ぎっしり()まる: to be completely filled
  • ぎっしり(はい)っている: to be crammed in

SIMILAR EXPRESSIONS:

  • びっしり: closely packed (often written things)
  • みっしり: tightly packed (less common)
  • ぱんぱん: stuffed full (casual)

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