How to say 'Firmly' in Japanese | 確り

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The Japanese word for Firmly is 'Shikkari', written as 確り in Japanese.'Firmly' in hiragana is しっかり.

word

確り

Meaning

Firmly

Reading

しっかり

shikkari

Kanji

確Certain

Explanation

The Japanese adverb '確り (しっかり)' means 'firmly' or 'steadily'. It is often used to describe actions done with care, attention, or reliability. It can also imply mental or emotional stability. For example: Hold it firmly「しっかり持って」(しっかりもって). She studies hard「彼女はしっかり勉強する」(かのじょはしっかりべんきょうする). Additionally, it can be used to encourage someone to stay strong or focused, as in 'Stay strong! (しっかりして！)'. This word conveys a sense of dependability and thoroughness in actions or attitudes.

Part Of Speech

adverb

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

1072

Composition

kanji-hiragana

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 確り

This word contains 1 kanji character:

kanji

確

Meaning

Certain

Hiragana in the Word 確り

This word contains 1 Hiragana character :

hiragana

り

Reading

Words Related to 確り Through the Kanji 確

These 13 Words contain the Kanji 確 as well.

word

確か

Meaning

Certain, Sure

word

確認

Meaning

Confirmation

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正確

Meaning

Accurate

word

明確

Meaning

Clear, Definite

word

確かめる

Meaning

Confirm

word

確保

Meaning

Secure

word

確立

Meaning

Establishment

word

確定

Meaning

Confirmation, Finalization

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確実

Meaning

Certain

word

確信

Meaning

Conviction

word

確率

Meaning

Probability

word

不確か

Meaning

Uncertain

word

的確

Meaning

Accurate

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