ぴったり
The English phrase "so fitting" can be translated into Japanese as ぴったり.
ぴったり means "perfect" or "just right." You can also use the word 適した to convey the idea of fitting. For a more casual way to say something is a perfect fit, you can use the phrase ピッタリ合う.
Which one should you use?
While ぴったり emphasizes a perfect, snug or ideal match, the word ちょうど is more neutral and simply means "exactly" or "just" in terms of amount or time.
Did you know?
- If a price is ぴったり, it means there is no change required. For example, paying 100 yen for a 100 yen item is ぴったり.
- The word ぴったり is an onomatopoeic expression, a category of words in Japanese that mimic sounds or physical sensations to describe a state of being.
- In Japanese, ぴったり can describe a state of being 'stuck' or 'clinging' to something, such as a child clinging to a parent's leg.
Examples in context
- このドレスは彼女にぴったりです。This dress suits her perfectly.
- このソングはパーティーにぴったりだね。This song is so fitting for the party.
- この色の靴はこの服にピッタリ合っているよ。These shoes match this outfit perfectly.
- 彼女はその役に完璧にぴったりとはまっている。She fits that role perfectly.
- 私たちの意見は異なるが、彼女はみんなのニーズに適したデザインを提案した。Our opinions differ, but she proposed a design that fits everyone's needs.
- サイズがぴったりです。The size is a perfect fit.
- このサイズは、あなたにぴったりです。Kono saizu wa, anata ni pittari desu.This size is a perfect fit for you.
- 新しい靴が、足にぴったりです。Atarashii kutsu ga, ashi ni pittari desu.The new shoes fit my feet perfectly.
- その役割は、彼にぴったりですね。Sono yakuwari wa, kare ni pittari desu ne.That role is a perfect fit for him.
Example conversation
Kenta and Himari are looking at a new hat.
- 健太 Kentaこの帽子、どうかな？Kono boushi, dou kana?What do you think of this hat?
- 陽葵 Himari健太さんにぴったりだよ！Kenta-san ni pittari dayo!It's so fitting for you, Kenta!
- 健太 Kenta本当？嬉しいな。Hontou? Ureshii na.Really? I'm happy to hear that.
- 陽葵 Himari色も形も完璧だと思う。Iro mo katachi mo kanpeki da to omou.I think both the color and shape are perfect.
