Japanese Mimetic Words: ぎりぎり

Japanese Mimetic Words: Giri Giri ぎりぎり – Review Notes

Today’s Japanese Mimetic Word is ぎりぎり (girigiri). This word is used very commonly in everyday speech! Read all about this word below!

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★　Today we learned another Japanese Mimetic Word.

★　Mimetic Words are words that mimic sounds, feelings, or senses (learn more)

★　Today’s mimetic word is ぎりぎり (girigiri) which means “barely,” “just” or “at the limit”

★　It can also be written using katakana: ギリギリ

★　For example, ぎりぎり間に合った (girigiri ma ni atta) – “I made it just in time.”

★　Another example is ぎりぎりまで決めなかった (girigiri made kimenakatta) – “I didn’t decide until the last moment.”

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Song: “Girigiri Safe” by Kyary Pamyu Pamyu

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Conclusion:

Today we learned about the Japanese mimetic word ぎりぎり (girigiri). If you have any questions, leave a comment below!

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