airtight

figuratively of a person

Impermeable to air or other gases. / (figuratively) Having no weak points or flaws. / (figuratively, of a person) Highly reserved in some matter, particularly tight-lipped or tight-fisted.

Japanese Meaning

空気やその他の気体を通さない状態（密閉・防気性である） / 欠点や弱点がなく、完璧または完璧に近い状態である / （比喩的に）秘密主義であり、意見を控えめにする、または非常に引っ込み思案な

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Make sure the storage containers are airtight to prevent the spices from losing their aroma.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

香りが飛ばないように、保存容器が密閉されていることを確認してください。

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Sense（1）

Impermeable to air or other gases.

Sense（2）

(figuratively) Having no weak points or flaws.

We have an airtight argument they won’t be able to punch holes in.

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Sense（3）

(figuratively, of a person) Highly reserved in some matter, particularly tight-lipped or tight-fisted.

when Roger asked for $100 to take the preliminary steps to establish his claim, Mike yelled like a Hebrew auctioneer, for he was air-tight and squeezed a dollar until the woman on it yelled.

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more airtight

（ comparative ）

most airtight

（ superlative ）

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