“Closely” in Japanese
Short answer
Closely in Japanese is “ぴったり” (pittari). Full meaning: tightly, closely; exactly, precisely; suddenly (stopping).
Other ways to say “Closely” in Japanese
びっしり
bisshiri closely (packed, lined up, etc.), tightly, densely; (work) sufficiently
きっちり
kitchiri exactly, precisely, punctually, on the dot; closely, tightly, (fitting) perfectly; properly, without fail
親しく
shitashiku closely, intimately; personally, in person; directly (experience), at first-hand
良く良く
yokuyoku carefully, closely; very, extremely, exceedingly; have no choice, cannot be helped, unavoidable, inevitable
隙間なく
sukimanaku closely, compactly, leaving no space
ピッタリ
pittari tightly, closely; exactly, precisely; suddenly (stopping)
ぴつたり
pittari tightly, closely; exactly, precisely; suddenly (stopping)
ぎっしり
gisshiri tightly (packed), densely, closely, crammed
ビッシリ
bisshiri closely (packed, lined up, etc.), tightly, densely; (work) sufficiently
倩々
tsuratsura carefully, closely, attentively, profoundly, deeply, at length
ぴたっと
pitatto tightly, closely; exactly, precisely; suddenly (stopping)
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