Frequency rank: 49,017. – 50,149. (for form きりきり: 31,912. – 32,220.)
adverb (fukushi)
chafing; grinding (e.g. teeth)onomatopoeic or mimetic word
binding tightly; pulling tight (e.g. a bow)onomatopoeic or mimetic word
rotating quicklyonomatopoeic or mimetic word
hurting sharplyonomatopoeic or mimetic word
briskly; quickly; promptly; at once; right awayonomatopoeic or mimetic word
Forms
キリキリFrequency rank: 49,017. – 50,149.
きりきりFrequency rank: 31,912. – 32,220.
Generated definitions (experimental)
chafing; grinding (e.g. teeth)
This usage refers to a sensation of discomfort often associated with friction. It can describe physical pain or irritation in a more metaphorical sense as well.
This refers to something spinning or rotating at a rapid pace. It can be used to describe physical objects or metaphorically to indicate fast movement or action.
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