Close adhesion; sticking tightly (to something), with no gap between surfaces.
保護フィルムが画面に密着して気泡が入らないように貼った。
I applied the protective film tightly to the screen so that no bubbles formed.
そのテープは金属に密着しやすい素材でできている。
That tape is made of a material that adheres well to metal.
壁にクロスを密着させて貼り付けた。
I glued the wallpaper so that it fit closely against the wall.
Being closely involved with or covering something; having a close relation or relevance (e.g., journalistic coverage that follows someone closely).
テレビ局が選手に密着して大会の舞台裏を放送した。
The TV station followed the athletes closely and broadcast behind-the-scenes coverage of the tournament.
この番組は若者の生活に密着した内容が人気だ。
This program, which closely reflects young people's lives, is popular.
地域に密着したサービスを提供することが重要だ。
It's important to provide services that are closely attuned to the local community.
In photography, contact printing—placing a negative or original directly against photosensitive paper to make a print.
古い写真集はネガを原寸で密着プリントして作られている。
Old photo collections were produced by contact printing negatives at actual size.