がっちり

がっちり
adverb, onomatopoeia
solidly; firmly; sturdily
informaldescriptiveonomatopoeia
1. solidly; firmly; sturdily
Describes something that is built solidly or held firmly, or a person with a solid, sturdy build.
彼(かれ)はがっちりした体格(たいかく)をしている。
He has a solidly built physique.
この家(いえ)はがっちり造(つく)られている。
This house is solidly built.
がっちりした作(つく)りの棚(たな)なので、重(おも)い物(もの)を置(お)いても大丈夫(だいじょうぶ)だ。
The shelf is solidly built, so it's fine even if you put heavy things on it.
2. tightly; securely
Describes gripping or holding something very firmly, or securing something tightly.
がっちり握手(あくしゅ)をした。
We shook hands firmly.
ロープでがっちり結(むす)んだ。
I tied it up tightly with rope.
相手(あいて)の腕(うで)をがっちりつかんで離(はな)さなかった。
I grabbed the other person's arm firmly and wouldn't let go.

Usage

がっちり conveys strength, solidity, and reliability. It has a positive connotation of being dependable.

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Related Words

Synonym: しっかり (firmly, reliably)
Synonym: きっちり (precisely, exactly)
Compare: ぽっちゃり (chubby)
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Added 2026.1.16 18:33 · Revised 2026.9.4 21:29
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