しっかり

しっかり

Firmly, steadily, reliably

N4adverb·shikkari

How to remember it

The doubled "shi-kka" sounds like something gripping tight and holding firm.

Example sentences

  • しっかりつかまってください。

    しっかりつかまってください。

    Please hold on firmly.

  • しっかり勉強しなさい。

    しっかりべんきょうしなさい。

    Study hard and steadily.

Usage

Onomatopoeic; also an encouragement meaning "keep it up!"

Related words

しっかりがっしりしっかりする

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