Meanings
① The solidity and stability of the foundation, structure, and construction of a thing or building.
② A person whose character, thoughts, and views are reliable and trustworthy.
③ The state in which the brain and body are sound and functioning well.
④ The act of doing something sufficiently and surely.
Examples
① A solid foundation.
しっかりした土台。
① That company has a stable financial base.
あの会社は、財政基盤がしっかりしている。
② My sister is young, but her thinking is sound, and she saves money.
妹は若いのに考え方がしっかりしていて、貯金をしている。
③ Don’t get drunk and pass out here. Stay sober.
こんなところで酔い潰れてるんじゃないよ。気をしっかり持て。
④ The secret to good health is to eat well for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
朝昼晩、食事をしっかり摂るのが健康の秘訣だ。
④ I should have studied English hard when I was a student.
学生時代に、英語をしっかり勉強しておけばよかった。
Dogmatic Opinion
“Shikkari” often lacks objectivity.
Image as evaluating and implementing desirable value criteria.
Politicians often use “Shikkari” in their speeches, but it often has no concrete meaning.
Proximate Expression
stable
reliable
firmness
have it together
