giri-giri
Describes a situation at the very limit — just barely making it, with no room to spare. Used for time, space, passing grades, or any tight situation.
💡Catching the last train — 'I made it giri-giri, the doors almost closed on me.'
ぎりぎりで電車に間に合った。
I caught the train giri-giri just in time.
I passed the exam ___ with just one point above the cutoff.
合格ラインを1点だけ上回って○○で合格した。