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.
This desk is solidly built.
Please fix it solidly in place.
Implies a solid, sturdy, or tight fit, often for physical structures or builds.
A man with a solidly built physique.
A formal, somewhat literary adverb meaning solidly or firmly, often used for defenses or structures.
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.
He studied solidly for three hours.
Colloquial phrase meaning 'straight through' or 'without a break', emphasizing continuous effort.
I worked solidly without a break.
Literally 'without rest', used to describe working or doing something solidly.
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.
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.
He scored the goal solidly.
Describing a group that is solidly behind something, with no dissent.
They continued working solidly without a break.
きちんと計画を立てよう。
Let's make a solid plan.
We are solidly behind him.