しっかり
Meanings
Adverb
Verb (する)
Onomatopoeic
Usually written in kana
1. tightly (holding on); firmly; securely
2. strongly (built); solidly; sturdily; steadily
3. properly; well; sufficiently; hard (working, etc.); fully; completely
4. reliably; dependably; levelheadedly; shrewdly; wisely; cleverly
Pitch accent
っか
Top 400
Used in vocabulary (3 in total)
person of firm character; stable person; gutsy person
person of firm character; stable person; gutsy person
pull yourself together; get a grip; get a hold of yourself; come on
Examples (25 in total)
Pull yourself together, now. There's no point in crying.
Hold on to the rope.
Hold on firmly to the handrail.
Everyone, please keep to netiquette.
I hugged her tightly.
He clutched her arm firmly.
Hold fast to this tree.
This house has a solid foundation.
The device is attached fast to the ceiling.
She sighed and clasped her hands tightly together.
Keep both feet firmly on the ground.
She held on to my hand tightly.
Italians eat a big meal twice a day.
I want you to work harder.
Chew your food well so it can be digested properly.
You'd better examine the contract carefully before signing.
The conclusion rests on a solid basis.
Check all the loose knots and fasten them tight.
The scene was clearly printed in my memory.
I must pull myself together to overcome this incident.
If you are going to America, brush up your English.
If you want to lose weight, the best thing to do is to eat properly and get a lot of exercise.
You must study hard and learn many things.
I fastened the box tight with a rope so that it wouldn't break up.
The little boy held his mother's hand firmly when crossing the street.