がっしりgasshiri
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Definitions
- adverb (with と), suru verbfirmly; solidly; sturdily; strongly; toughly
Conjugation
| Dictionary form | がっしりする |
|---|---|
| Polite (masu) | がっしりします |
| Negative (nai) | がっしりしない |
| polite (masen) | がっしりしません |
| classical zu / nu | がっしりせず・がっしりせぬ |
| Past (ta) | がっしりした |
| polite (mashita) | がっしりしました |
| Past negative (nakatta) | がっしりしなかった |
| polite (masen deshita) | がっしりしませんでした |
| Te form | がっしりして |
| Potential | がっしりできる |
| Passive | がっしりされる |
| Causative | がっしりさせる |
| Causative passive | がっしりさせられる |
| Conditional (ba) | がっしりすれば |
| tara | がっしりしたら |
| Volitional | がっしりしよう |
| polite (mashou) | がっしりしましょう |
| Imperative | がっしりしろ |
Common forms generated by rule; see the senses for honorific or irregular usage.
Synonyms & antonyms
- Antonym細身ほそみNeutralRefers to a long, slim build (「細身のスーツ」), used mainly for body type and clothing — the opposite of 「がっしり」.
- Antonym華奢きゃしゃNeutralDescribes a slender, delicate figure (「華奢な体」), and also finely made objects that break easily — the opposite of the sturdy 「がっしり」.
Use 「がっしり」 for a sturdy, solid build or structure (「がっしりした体格」「がっしり組む」); the opposites are 「華奢」 for a delicate figure or fragile objects and 「細身」 for a slim build or cut of clothing.
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