びっしり

びっしり
adverb
closely; densely; covering completely
1. closely; densely; covering completely
Describes something covering a surface completely with no gaps, often used for writing, patterns, or things arranged closely together.
ノートにびっしり文字(もじ)()いてある。
The notebook is covered with densely written text.
(かべ)にびっしりポスターが()られている。
The wall is completely covered with posters.
(あせ)がびっしり(ひたい)()かんでいる。
Sweat is covering his forehead completely.

びっしり emphasizes complete coverage of a surface with no gaps.

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • びっしり()く: to write densely
  • びっしり(なら)ぶ: to be lined up closely
  • びっしり()()くす: to fill completely

SIMILAR EXPRESSIONS:

  • ぎっしり: packed (3D space)
  • みっしり: tightly (less common)

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