Entry
ぎっしり
gisshiri
Tightly packed or completely filled with absolutely no empty space or free time left.
Meaning
Quick Meaning
A word describing a state where a physical space, container, or abstract concept like a schedule is completely filled with many items or events, leaving no gaps or empty slots.
- A physical space completely filled with objects or people.
- A schedule completely filled with plans.
Sense Map
Physical Space
Used when many items or people fill a space, box, or area to maximum capacity without leaving any gaps.
箱にぎっしり詰める
Schedules and Time
Used to express that someone's schedule, plan, or itinerary is fully booked with activities, leaving zero free time.
予定がぎっしりだ
Usage Note
How to Use
ぎっしり詰まる
Used to describe something that is fully packed, or the action of packing a container tightly.
ぎっしり詰める
Used to describe something that is fully packed, or the action of packing a container tightly.
ぎっしり並ぶ
予定がぎっしりだ
How to Use
Common Phrases
ぎっしり詰まる
to be tightly packed
ぎっしり詰める
to pack tightly
予定がぎっしり
a packed schedule
ぎっしり並ぶ
to be lined up closely
Nuance
Context Nuance
| Common Contexts | Nuance | Usage Note |
|---|---|---|
| Looking at a full bento box | Satisfied and pleased | Shows that the food is arranged beautifully and abundantly with no wasted space. |
| Looking at a calendar full of meetings | Busy and potentially stressed | Indicates that there is absolutely no time to rest due to back-to-back events. |
Similar Words
Comparison Table
| Similar Words | When to Use | Not the Same as | Mini Example |
|---|---|---|---|
びっしり びっしり / similar | Use for things that closely cover a 2D surface evenly, such as dense text on a page or mold spreading on a wall. | This term focuses more on 3D volume or abstract time slots, whereas the other term strictly focuses on flat surfaces being covered. | 壁にびっしりとカビが生えている |
ぎゅうぎゅう ぎゅうぎゅう / similar | Use when something is crammed in so tightly that it causes physical pressure, squeezing, or discomfort. | This term neutrally states there is no empty space left, without implying the excessive force, pressure, or pain that the other term conveys. | 満員電車でぎゅうぎゅうだ |
Usage Note
Common Mistakes
この服は小さすぎて、ぎっしりだ。
この服は小さすぎて、きつい。
部屋に大きなベッドが一つぎっしりだ。
部屋に大きなベッドがいっぱいだ。
Examples
Examples
スーツケースに荷物がぎっしり詰まっている。
スーツケース に にもつ が ぎっしり つまっている。
The suitcase is tightly packed with luggage.
LiteralDescribes the 3D volume of the space being fully utilized without any leftover gaps.
今週は会議の予定がぎっしりだ。
こんしゅう は かいぎ の よてい が ぎっしり だ。
The schedule is fully booked with meetings this week.
FigurativeAbstract usage indicating that there is absolutely no free time available.
お弁当箱におかずをぎっしり詰めた。
おべんとうばこ に おかず を ぎっしり つめた。
I packed the bento box tightly with side dishes.
LiteralDescribes arranging the food closely so the box looks abundantly full.
本棚には古い本がぎっしりと並んでいる。
ほんだな に は ふるい ほん が ぎっしり と ならんでいる。
Old books are lined up tightly on the bookshelf.
LiteralUsed with the verb 並ぶ (to line up) to show objects arranged sequentially without gaps.
会場は観客でぎっしりだった。
かいじょう は かんきゃく で ぎっしり だった。
The venue was packed tightly with the audience.
VisualCan be used for people crowding a room tightly.
Similar Words
びっしり
bisshiri
びっしり (bisshiri) describes a state where many items, text, or schedule appointments are densely packed or lined up with absolutely no gaps. Use for things that closely cover a 2D surface evenly, such as dense text on a page or mold spreading on a wall. This term focuses more on 3D volume or abstract time slots, whereas the other term strictly focuses on flat surfaces being covered.
ぎゅうぎゅう
gyuugyuu
This word describes a state where things or people are packed so tightly into a space that there is intense pressure. Use when something is crammed in so tightly that it causes physical pressure, squeezing, or discomfort. This term neutrally states there is no empty space left, without implying the excessive force, pressure, or pain that the other term conveys.
Questions
Can I use this word for people?
Yes. You can use it to describe a room, venue, or train that is tightly packed with many people.
Is this a positive or negative word?
The meaning is neutral. It is positive when describing a box full of gifts, but can feel negative when you are exhausted by a fully booked schedule.
Why can't I use it for tight clothes?
This word requires a collection of multiple distinct items filling up a space. For a single item that is too small for a body, use adjectives for tight or constricting.
Source Details
- Entry ID
- 890609856
- Source
- Internal
- Source URL
- kotobank.jp/word/ぎっしり
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- English
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