“Exactly” in Japanese
Short answer
Exactly in Japanese is “きっちり” (kitchiri). Full meaning: exactly, precisely, punctually, on the dot; closely, tightly, (fitting) perfectly; properly, without fail.
Other ways to say “Exactly” in Japanese
しっくり
shikkuri exactly, nicely, to a tee; to be fitting
丁度
choudo exactly, precisely, just, right, opportunely, fortunately; just (like), as if, as though
きちっと
kichitto properly, accurately, exactly, precisely, regularly; neatly, tidily, orderly
かっちり
katchiri tightly, exactly, precisely; close-fitting (e.g. suit), firm (body), lean
かっきり
kakkiri exactly, just, precisely; punctually, exactly on time; clearly delineated (of boundaries, etc.)
きっかり
kikkari exactly, just, precisely; punctually, exactly on time
正に
masani exactly, just, precisely, really, truly, surely, certainly, without doubt; right (when), just (as); just (about to), on the point of, on the verge of, on the brink of
きちんと
kichinto properly, accurately, exactly, precisely, regularly; neatly, tidily, orderly
ぴったり
pittari tightly, closely; exactly, precisely; suddenly (stopping)
キッチリ
kitchiri exactly, precisely, punctually, on the dot; closely, tightly, (fitting) perfectly; properly, without fail
きつちり
kitchiri exactly, precisely, punctually, on the dot; closely, tightly, (fitting) perfectly; properly, without fail
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