しっかり

adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle, noun or participle which takes 'suru'

tightly; firmly; securely

Describes holding, fastening, or fixing something so it does not come loose or move.

• 手てすりにしっかりつかまってください。

  Please hold on tightly to the handrail.

• 蓋ふたをしっかり閉しめてください。

  Please close the lid firmly.

adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle, noun or participle which takes 'suru'

strongly; solidly; sturdily

Used for physical structures, builds, or constructions that are robust and not flimsy.

• この机つくえはしっかりした作つくりだ。

  This desk is solidly built.

adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle, noun or participle which takes 'suru'

properly; thoroughly; fully

Doing something with sufficient effort, care, or completeness; often used for studying, working, eating, or resting.

• 試し験けんの前まえはしっかり勉べん強きょうしなさい。

  Study properly before the exam.

• 今こん夜やはしっかり寝ねてください。

  Please get a good night's sleep tonight.

adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle, noun or participle which takes 'suru'

reliably; dependably; shrewdly

Describes a person who is steady, trustworthy, or has good judgment; often used for character assessment.

• 彼かれは若わかいけどしっかりしている。

  He is young but reliable.

• あの子こはしっかり者ものだ。

  That child is a dependable person.