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)に本(ほん)がぎっしり詰(つ)まっている。

The bookshelf is packed full of books.

スケジュールがぎっしり埋(う)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入(はい)っている。

The lunch box is crammed full of side dishes.

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 EXPRESSIONS:

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

Related Words

Synonym: びっしり (densely packed)

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Added 2026.1.16 23:51 · Revised 2026.6.9 5:05

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