GACCHI-RI がっちり
Meanings
① Physique, structure, framework, relationships, etc. The state in which things are firmly connected to each other without gaps or looseness.
② A person who is shrewd in nature. Also, a person who is stingy in spending money.
③ The state of grasping or holding something firmly.
Examples
① The craftsmanship is evident in this solidly made chair.
職人の腕がいいのは、このがっちり作られた椅子一つ見ても明らかだ。
② No matter what they say, I have to earn a good living and send money to my parents back home.
私はなんと言われても、がっちり稼いで、故郷の両親に仕送りをしなければいけない。
③ Within 10 seconds of his appearance on stage, the children’s hearts were firmly in his hands.
舞台に出てきてものの10秒で子どもたちは、彼にハートをがっちり掴まれた。
Dogmatic Opinion
Compared to “Gasshiri”, “Gacchiri” focuses on the strength of the bond or combination itself, rather than on the properties of strength or sturdiness.
In this sense, the strength of the grip is also important for ③ grabbing.
The usage of ② is not often used, but a money-related TV program called
“Gacchiri Monday” is an expression of ②.
Proximate Expression
firmly
strong and certain
stability
a lack of uncertainty or looseness
