N31432/1669
ぴったり
onomatopoeic or mimetic wordadverbadverb taking the と particlenoun or participle taking the aux. verb するverb (generic)noun (generic)な adjectiveadjective (generic)
Meanings
- tightly, closely
- exactly, precisely
- suddenly (stopping)
- perfectly (suited), ideally
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Example sentences
この靴は私の足にぴったりだ。
These shoes fit my feet perfectly.
彼女の答えはぴったり合っていた。
Her answer was exactly right.
ドアがぴったり閉まった。
The door closed tightly.
この仕事は彼にぴったりの役割だと思う。
I think this job is an ideal role for him.
時計がぴったり十二時を指したとき、音楽が突然止まった。
Just as the clock pointed exactly to twelve, the music suddenly stopped.
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