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602. ぎりぎり
just barely; at the last moment
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走れば、9時の電車にぎりぎり間に合うだろうIf you run, you'll probably make the 9 o'clock train just in time.
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ぎりぎりまで待ったが、田中君は来なかった。しかたなく、先に行くことにしたI waited until the last possible moment, but Tanaka didn't come. With no choice, I decided to go on ahead.
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ぎりぎりで1級に合格することができたI barely passed Level 1.
603. ぴったり(と)
exactly; perfectly
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7時ぴったりにめざまし時計をセットしたI set the alarm clock for exactly 7:00.
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高橋さんはいつも、約束の時間ぴったりにやってくるMr. Takahashi always arrives exactly on time.
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二人はぴったりとくっついて、離れようとしなかったThe two of them stuck close together and refused to separate.
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窓をぴったり閉めてくださいPlease close the window completely.
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二人の意見はぴったり一致したThe two were in complete agreement.
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「そのネクタイ、きょうのスーシにぴったりだね」That tie goes perfectly with today's suit.
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このバッグは2~3日の旅行にぴったりの大きさだThis bag is the perfect size for a two- or three-day trip.
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子どもが生まれてから、夫は{ぴったり/ぴたりと}たばこをやめたSince our child was born, my husband has completely quit smoking.
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薬を飲むとせきがぴたりとやんだThe cough stopped abruptly after taking the medicine.
604. たいてい
usually; mostly
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日曜日はたいていうちにいますI'm usually at home on Sundays.
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たいていの人が田中さんの意見に賛成したMost people agreed with Mr. Tanaka's opinion.
類 ほとんど
almost
605. 同時に
at the same time; simultaneously
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二人は同時にゴールしたThe two crossed the finish line at the same time.
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電気が消えた。同時に非常ベルが鳴り始めたThe lights went out. At the same time, the emergency alarm began to sound.
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そのコンサートのチケットは、発売と同時に売り切れたTickets for that concert sold out as soon as they went on sale.
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駅から近いアパートは便利だが、同時に、家賃も高いAn apartment near the station is convenient, but at the same time the rent is high.
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彼女は私の妻であると同時に、仕事のパートナーでもあるShe is both my wife and my business partner.
名 同時
at the same time
606. 前もって
in advance; beforehand
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「もし欠席する場合は、前もってご連絡します」If I can't attend, I'll let you know in advance.
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デートするときは、いいレストランを前もって調べておくようにしているWhen I go on a date, I make a point of checking out good restaurants beforehand.
607. すぐ(に)
immediately; right away
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チャイムを鳴らすと、すぐにドアが開いたWhen I rang the doorbell, the door opened right away.
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「火事です。すぐ来てください」"There's a fire. Please come immediately."
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うちのすぐ近くで殺人事件があって、とても怖かったA murder occurred very close to my house, and it was terrifying.
608. もうすぐ
soon
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日本へ来て、もうすぐ3年になるI've been in Japan for almost three years.
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もうすぐ夏休みだSummer vacation is almost here.
609. 突然
suddenly
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子どもが突然飛び出して来たので、急ブレーキをかけたA child suddenly ran out, so I slammed on the brakes.
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友人が亡くなった。突然のことで、まだ信じられないA friend of mine died. It happened so suddenly I still can't believe it.
610. あっと言う間(に)
in an instant; in the blink of an eye
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子どもの成長は早い。あっという間に、もう小学生だChildren grow up fast. Before you know it, they're already in elementary school.
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駅でかばんをとられてしまった。あっという間のできごとだったMy bag was snatched at the station. It all happened in an instant.
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楽しい時間が過ぎるのは、あっという間だTime flies when you're having fun.
611. いつの間にか
before you know it; without noticing
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いつの間にか、外は暗くなっていたBefore I knew it, it had gotten dark outside.
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子どもはいつの間にか、私より背が高くなっていたBefore I knew it, my child had grown taller than me.
612. しばらく
for a while
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「ただ今窓口が込んでいますので、もうしばらくお待ちください」"The counter is busy at the moment, so please wait a little longer."
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(友人の子どもにひさしぶりに会って)「しばらく会わないうちに大きくなったね」(Upon seeing a friend's child after a long time) "You've grown so much since I last saw you."
613. ずっと
continuously; all the time
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バスよりも地下鉄で行くほうがずっと速いIt's much faster to take the subway than the bus.
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太陽は地球よりもずっと大きいThe sun is much larger than the Earth.
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あの人とはずっと前に一度会ったことがあるI met that person once a long time ago.
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ずっと遠くに船が小さく見えるA ship looks small way off in the distance.
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私は小さいころからずっとピアノを習っているI've been taking piano lessons since I was a child.
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きのうは体調が悪かったので、ずっと寝ていたI wasn't feeling well yesterday, so I slept all day.
614. 相変わらず
as usual; as ever
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あの女優は、年を取って今もあいかわらずきれいだThat actress has gotten older, but she's still as beautiful as ever.
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久しぶりに会ったが、彼女の気の強さはあいかわらずだったI hadn't seen her for a long time, but she was as strong-willed as ever.