しっかり
しっかり
adverb
firmly; tightly; steadily; properly
1.
firmly; tightly
In a secure or stable manner.
しっかり持っていてね。
Hold on tight, okay?
紐をしっかり結んでください。
Please tie the string tightly.
しっかり握ってください。
Please grip it firmly.
ドアをしっかり閉めて。
Close the door tightly.
荷物をしっかり縛っておかないと、運ぶときに落ちるよ。
If you don't tie the luggage securely, it'll fall when you carry it.
2.
properly; thoroughly
Doing something with care and attention.
しっかり勉強しなさい。
Study properly.
彼はしっかりした人だ。
He is a reliable person.
しっかりした = reliable, solid
しっかり食べないと、体に悪いよ。
If you don't eat properly, it's bad for your health.
しっかり準備しておいて。
Make sure to prepare properly.
しっかり寝ないと風邪を引くよ。
If you don't sleep properly, you'll catch a cold.
しっかりしろ！
Get a grip! / Pull yourself together!
しっかり is an adverb describing firmness, thoroughness, or reliability.
USAGE:
Can be used as an adverb or with する to form a verb.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- しっかり持つ: to hold firmly
- しっかり握る: to grip firmly
- しっかり食べる: to eat properly
- しっかり寝る: to sleep well
- しっかりした人: a reliable person
SET PHRASES:
- しっかりしろ！: Get a grip! Pull yourself together!
- しっかりしている: to be reliable/steady
SIMILAR:
- きちんと: properly, neatly
- ちゃんと: properly (casual)