ぎっしり

ぎっしり is a mimetic adverb describing something packed so tightly that there is no empty space left. It conveys a sense of density and fullness.

Common patterns

• ぎっしり詰(つ)まる: to be packed full
• ぎっしり埋(う)まる: to be completely filled
• ぎっしり入(はい)っている: to be crammed in
• ぎっしり並(なら)ぶ: to be lined up tightly

Typical objects

• 本棚(ほんだな)にぎっしり: bookshelf packed tight
• スケジュールがぎっしり: schedule completely packed
• 箱(はこ)にぎっしり: box crammed full

Similar words

• びっしり: densely packed (often for writing, rows of things)
• ぱんぱん: stuffed full, about to burst (casual)
• 満杯(まんぱい): full to capacity