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

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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').