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確り

聢り

Reading

Kana: しっかり
Romaji: shikkari
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

adv
vs
1

tightly (holding on); firmly; securely

Note: word usually written using kana alone; onomatopoeic or mimetic word
2

strongly (built); solidly; sturdily; steadily

Note: word usually written using kana alone; onomatopoeic or mimetic word
3

properly; well; sufficiently; hard (working, etc.); fully; completely

Note: word usually written using kana alone; onomatopoeic or mimetic word
4

reliably; dependably; levelheadedly; shrewdly; wisely; cleverly

Note: word usually written using kana alone; onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Kanji

Readings: カク、 コウ、 たし.か、 たし.かめる
Meanings: assurance, firm, tight, hard, solid, confirm, clear, evident
Readings: しか、 しかと
Meanings: certainly, (kokuji)

Example Sentences

しっかり勉強(べんきょう)しなさい。
➥Study hard.
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(いえ)はしっかりもえつきた。
➥The house burned down completely.
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(みな)さんネチケットはしっかり。
➥Everyone, please keep to netiquette.
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しっかり頑張(がんば)ってこい。
➥Go in and win!
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しっかり勉強(べんきょう)して(くだ)さい。
➥Study hard.
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病人(びょうにん)はまだしっかりしている。
➥The patient is holding his own.
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