JLPT N3 Intermediate
ぎゅうぎゅう
Packed tightly, squeezed hard, or squeaking from pressure.
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ぎゅうぎゅうに adverbial form
ぎゅうぎゅうな na-adjective form
ぎゅうぎゅうの noun-modifying form
1 Adverb
Tightly / With Force
Indicates the action of applying strong, continuous physical force to squeeze, pull, or tighten something.
Example
怖く て 、 お母さん の 手 を ぎゅうぎゅう 握った 。
I was scared, so I squeezed my mom's hand tightly.
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2 Adverb, Na-adjective, Noun
Packed / Crammed
Describes a state where people or objects are jammed tightly into a space with absolutely no room to move.
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3 Adverb
Squeaking / Creaking
Mimics the squeaking or creaking sound produced when materials rub together under tension.
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