きっかり
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Base adverb form. Used to describe actions or states that are exact, on time, or precise, e.g., 『きっかり三時』 (kikkari sanji, 'exactly 3 o'clock').
Theme
During a casual chat at a café, User and their friend Miyuki are talking about meeting times for a weekend outing.
きっかり
きっかり
exactly, precisely
Core Language Building BlocksAdverbs & Connectors
Memory Hook
Think of a clock that ticks 'click-click' (sounds like きっかり 'kikkari') exactly on the second — no delay, perfectly precise! 'Click-click precise' → きっかり (kikkari, 'exactly').
Cultural Note
In Japanese, きっかり (kikkari, 'exactly') is often used in contexts like schedules, measurements, or deadlines to emphasize precision. It's common in business and daily conversations to stress punctuality or exact amounts.
Forms
Base: きっかりBase adverb form. Used to describe actions or states that are exact, on time, or precise, e.g., 『きっかり三時』 (kikkari sanji, 'exactly 3 o'clock').