Japanese

しっかり

しっかり
Meaning: firmly, tightly, steadily, properly
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Handwriting

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Example sentences

Please hold the rope firmly.
毎日しっかり食べて、元気に過ごしましょう。
Let's eat well every day and stay healthy.
チャンスをしっかりつかんでください。
Please grasp the chance firmly.
絶好のチャンスを逃さないように、しっかりと準備をしておく。
Prepare thoroughly so as not to miss a golden opportunity.
スポーツをするときは、決められたルールをしっかり守らなければならない。
When playing sports, you must strictly follow the established rules.
しっかり休めば、すぐに治りますよ。
If you rest well, you'll get better soon.
手をしっかりつないで歩こう。
Let's walk while holding hands firmly.
彼はチャンスをしっかりと掴んだ
He firmly grasped the opportunity.
雑巾をしっかり絞ってから床を拭いてください
Please wring the rag thoroughly before wiping the floor.
彼はチャンスをしっかりと捕らえた。
He firmly seized the opportunity.

Usage Notes

Describes an action done with strength, stability, or conscientiousness. Can also mean 'reliably' or 'hard-working'.

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