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Just right

Core words, Stage 2chunk 77 of 80Sound and feeling words

Lets you say something fits, works or feels just right.

Mix-ups Sukkiri is about feeling clear, not about fit.

pittari

exactly; a perfect fit; just right

A perfect match in size, timing or suitability: pittari no hito (the perfect person).

Also exact amounts or times: pittari sen'en (exactly 1,000 yen).

casual

kono kutsu, saizu pittari!

These shoes fit perfectly!

この靴、サイズぴったり!

polite

kono kutsu wa saizu ga pittari desu.

These shoes are exactly my size.

この靴はサイズがぴったりです。

Written ぴったりRank #2786 in 3,030 TV dramas

batchiri

perfect; all set; nailed it

Casual 'perfectly done' or 'fully ready': junbi batchiri.

Pittari is about fit; batchiri is about things going or looking just right.

casual

junbi wa batchiri da yo.

I'm all set.

準備はバッチリだよ。

polite

junbi wa batchiri desu.

Everything's ready.

準備はバッチリです。

Written バッチリ · ばっちりRank #4488 in 3,030 TV dramas

sukkiri suru

polite sukkiri shimasu

feel refreshed; feel better; look neat

Relief once something is off your chest or out of the way; also a tidy, uncluttered look.

Don't mix with sukkari (completely). Heya ga sukkiri shita = the room looks neat now.

casual

zenbu hanashitara sukkiri shita.

I feel so much better after telling you everything.

全部話したらすっきりした。

polite

zenbu hanashitara sukkiri shimashita.

I feel much better now that I've said it all.

全部話したらすっきりしました。

Written すっきりする · すっきりしますRank #2905 in 3,030 TV dramas