Shikkari

JLPT N4

Usually written in kana.

Other forms:

確り (Shikkari) is a Japanese adverb meaning “tightly (holding on), firmly, securely, strongly (built)”.

Meanings

  1. adverb, adverb (to), suru verbtightly (holding on); firmly; securely
  2. adverb, adverb (to), suru verbstrongly (built); solidly; sturdily; steadily
  3. adverb, adverb (to), suru verbproperly; well; sufficiently; hard (working, etc.); fully; completely
  4. adverb, adverb (to), suru verbreliably; dependably; levelheadedly; shrewdly; wisely; cleverly

Examples

  • Everyone, please keep to netiquette.

  • The patient is holding his own.

  • He held her tightly.

Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).

Kanji in 確り

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