Japanese symbol for “wisely”
確り
しっかり
Romaji: shikkari
tightly (holding on); firmly; securely
In Japanese, wisely is 確り, read しっかり (shikkari).
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Meanings
- adv, adv-to, vs tightly (holding on); firmly; securely
- adv, adv-to, vs strongly (built); solidly; sturdily; steadily
- adv, adv-to, vs properly; well; sufficiently; hard (working, etc.); fully; completely
- adv, adv-to, vs reliably; dependably; levelheadedly; shrewdly; wisely; cleverly
Written forms: 確り、聢り. Readings: しっかり.
Kanji and stroke order
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 確認 | かくにん kakunin | confirmation; verification; validation |
| 確か | たしか tashika | sure; certain; positive |
| 確実 | かくじつ kakujitsu | certain; sure; definite |
| 確保 | かくほ kakuho | securing; obtaining; ensuring |
| 確定 | かくてい kakutei | decision; settlement; confirmation |
| 明確 | めいかく meikaku | clear; precise; definite |
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