This is the 2942nd most frequent Japanese word.
ギリギリ
"ギリギリ" means "barely" or "just in time," describing something done at the last possible moment or limit.
The word 'ギリギリ' is used to express just barely achieving something, in this case, making it to the bus on time.
私はギリギリでバスに間に合いました。
I barely caught the bus.
Here, 'ギリギリ' conveys being in a borderline state, walking close to limits or boundaries.
ギリギリのラインを歩いている。
Walking on the edge line.
In this sentence, 'ギリギリ' indicates using resources to their maximum capacity, often implying a tight budget or limit.