みっちり

Frequency:
1

Dense, thorough, or intensive (e.g., training, study); done with little slack and with careful, earnest effort.

AdverbAdverb Taking 'と'Onomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

試験前はみっちり復習しておいたほうがいい。

It's better to review thoroughly before the exam.

新人は先輩にみっちり指導されていた。

The new employee was given intensive instruction by a senior colleague.

時間がないのでみっちり詰めて打ち合わせをした。

We had a tightly scheduled meeting because there wasn't much time.

2

Tightly packed or compact; closely packed with little or no gaps.

AdverbAdverb Taking 'と'Onomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

箱の中にみっちり洋服が詰まっていた。

Clothes were packed tightly inside the box.

スケジュールがみっちりで休む時間もない。

My schedule is packed; there's not even time to rest.

彼のノートは細かい字でみっちり書かれている。

His notebook is filled densely with small handwriting.

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