きりきり

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Kana: きりきり

Romaji: kirikiri

Definitions

adv

1

chafing; grinding (e.g. teeth)

Note: onomatopoeic or mimetic word

2

binding tightly; pulling tight (e.g. a bow)

Note: onomatopoeic or mimetic word

3

rotating quickly

Note: onomatopoeic or mimetic word

4

hurting sharply

Note: onomatopoeic or mimetic word

5

briskly; quickly; promptly; at once; right away

Note: onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Example Sentence

ほらっ、キリキリ歩(ふ)くっ！

➥Come on, get walking!