がっつり

Alternative writings: ガッツリ
Frequency:
1

A colloquial adverb meaning 'a lot' or 'heavily' — e.g., to eat heartily or to work/earn a lot.

AdverbAdverb Taking 'と'Onomatopoeic or Mimetic WordColloquial

Examples

今日は朝からがっつりご飯を食べた。

I ate a big meal since the morning today.

試験前にがっつり勉強したから自信がある。

I studied hard for the test, so I'm confident.

2

Casually expresses doing something properly or thoroughly; 'properly', 'solidly', 'fully'.

AdverbAdverb Taking 'と'Onomatopoeic or Mimetic WordColloquial

Examples

休みはがっつり休んで、また仕事に戻ろう。

Take a good rest during the break and then return to work.

このプロジェクトはがっつり時間をかけて仕上げる必要がある。

This project needs to be completed with ample time and effort.

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