Translation guide
The English adverb 'solidly' describes doing something in a firm, strong, reliable, or thorough way. Japanese expresses these ideas through various adverbs and verb forms depending on the nuance.
Describing something that is physically or metaphorically fixed, stable, or not likely to move or change.
A versatile adverb meaning firmly, securely, or properly. Used for both physical stability and reliable behavior.
この机はしっかりしている。
This desk is solidly built.
しっかりと固定してください。
Please fix it solidly in place.
Implies a solid, sturdy, or tight fit, often for physical structures or builds.
がっちりした体格の男性。
A man with a solidly built physique.
A formal, somewhat literary adverb meaning solidly or firmly, often used for defenses or structures.
城は堅固に守られていた。
The castle was solidly defended.
Describing an action that is done steadily or for a long period without stopping.
Means 'all the time' or 'continuously'. Often used with verbs to indicate an action done solidly over a period.
彼は3時間ずっと勉強していた。
He studied solidly for three hours.
Colloquial phrase meaning 'straight through' or 'without a break', emphasizing continuous effort.
ぶっ通しで働いた。
I worked solidly without a break.
Literally 'without rest', used to describe working or doing something solidly.
彼らは休みなく作業を続けた。
They continued working solidly without a break.
Describing something that is done in a thorough, reliable, or well-grounded manner.
Also used for doing something properly or thoroughly, not just physically firm.
しっかり準備してきた。
I prepared solidly.
Means properly, neatly, or thoroughly. Emphasizes doing things correctly and reliably.
Means certainly, reliably, or solidly. Used when emphasizing reliability or certainty of an outcome.
彼は確実にゴールを決めた。
He scored the goal solidly.
Describing a group that is solidly behind something, with no dissent.
Means 'in agreement' or 'unanimously'. Used when a group is solidly united.
委員会は一致してその案を支持した。
The committee solidly supported the proposal.
Literally 'firmly', used in phrases like 'solidly behind someone'.
私たちは固く彼を支持している。
We are solidly behind him.
きちんと計画を立てよう。
Let's make a solid plan.