Vocabulary

What does しっかり (shikkari) mean?

しっかり means firmly, steadily; carefully, properly.

Quick facts
Readingしっかり
Romajishikkari
Part of speechadverb, suru verb
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N4
しっかり
N4 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonshikkari

firmly, steadily; carefully, properly

  1. 1adverb · adv-to · suru verb tightly (holding on); firmly; securely
  2. 2adverb · adv-to · suru verb strongly (built); solidly; sturdily
  3. 3adverb · adv-to · suru verb properly; well; sufficiently
  4. 4adverb · adv-to · suru verb reliably; dependably; levelheadedly

Example sentences

  • Please hold your bag firmly.

  • She's young, but she's very level-headed.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

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