JLPT N3 Intermediate
ぎりぎり
Just barely; at the very limit with no margin to spare.
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ギリギリ katakana, for emphasis
Adverb, Na-adjective
Just barely" / "At the last minute
Describes a state where there is absolutely no margin remaining regarding time, space, capacity, or ability.
Example
ぎりぎり で 終電 に 間に合った 。
I made the last train just in the nick of time.
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