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Words — 6 found

Na-adjective (keiyodoshi), Noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', Noun, Adverb (fukushi)
1. just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last momentOnomatopoeic or mimetic word, Usually written using kana alone
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ギリギリ
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Adverb (fukushi), Adverb taking the 'to' particle
1. grinding (sound); grating; gnashingOnomatopoeic or mimetic word
Adverb (fukushi), Adverb taking the 'to' particle
2. forcefully; strongly; with effort; (binding) tightlyOnomatopoeic or mimetic word
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ギリギリ
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1. until something reaches the very limit; until the very last minute; up to the breaking point
  • けんめい賢明な
  • けいえいしゃ経営者
  • コスト
  • ぎりぎりまで
  • さげる
  • ほうほう方法
  • 知っています
A wise businessman knows how to clamp down on costs.
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ギリギリまで
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Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Na-adjective (keiyodoshi)
1. just failed (by a small margin); not quite acceptable; just a bit too lateColloquial, See also ギリギリセーフ, See also ぎりぎり
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ぎりぎりアウト
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Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Na-adjective (keiyodoshi)
1. just safe (e.g. just avoiding being late, failing an exam, etc.); only just OK; barely acceptableColloquial, See also ギリギリアウト, See also ぎりぎり
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ぎりぎりセーフ
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chop
Wikipedia definition
1. Giri Giri Chop"Giri Giri Chop" is the twenty-sixth single by B'z, relea... Read more
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