NichiDict

がっちり

N1
[gatchiri]
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Meanings

1.AdverbAdv-toNoun・suru

solid; robust; well-built

2.AdverbAdv-toNoun・suru

tight; taut

3.AdverbAdv-toNoun・suru

shrewd; calculating; astute

Examples

二人はがっちり手を握り合って誓った。

The two firmly clasped hands and made a vow.

がっちり稼いで将来に備えたいと思う。

I want to earn well and prepare for the future.

門はがっちり閉まっていて入れなかった。

The gate was firmly closed and I couldn't enter.