きっかり

Alternative writings: キッカリ
JLPT:N1
Frequency:
1

Exactly; precisely — indicating an exact amount or measurement with no excess or deficit.

AdverbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

会費は1000円きっかりです。

The membership fee is exactly 1,000 yen.

彼は2時間きっかりで宿題を終わらせた。

He finished his homework in exactly two hours.

仕事はきっかり済ませてから出かけるつもりだ。

I plan to finish the work precisely before going out.

2

Punctually; exactly on time — occurring at the precise scheduled time without delay or early start.

AdverbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

電車は9時きっかりに出発した。

The train departed exactly at 9:00.

会議は12時きっかりに始めましょう。

Let's start the meeting promptly at 12:00.

彼は約束どおり、きっかり時間に現れた。

He showed up exactly on time as promised.