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ぎゅっ

gyutt

Squeezing tightly, gripping

The sound and sensation of squeezing something tightly — gripping a hand, hugging someone close, or wringing out a towel. Conveys firm pressure.

💡Hugging a stuffed animal — 'The child held it gyu against her chest.'

Example

子供がぬいぐるみをぎゅっと抱きしめた。

The child hugged the stuffed animal gyu.

Quiz yourself

She ___ squeezed his hand before he left.

彼が出かける前に手を○○と握った。

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