きっちり (Kitchiri) is a Japanese adverb meaning “exactly, precisely, punctually, on the dot”.
Meanings
- adverb, adverb (to), suru verbexactly; precisely; punctually; on the dot
- adverb, adverb (to), suru verbclosely; tightly; (fitting) perfectly
- adverb, adverb (to), suru verbproperly; without fail
Examples
私はきっちり3時間待った。
I have waited a full three hours.
弁償代きっちり耳そろえて払わんかい。
Aren't you paying for the damages in full?
彼女は入ってからきっちりドアを閉めた。
She closed the door tightly behind her.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).