Illustration: At the entrance to a neighborhood rice shop, a compact, broad-shouldered worker stands with feet firmly planted while supporting a large rice sack against one shoulder. Rolled sleeves reveal thick forearms, and the worker's straight back and steady legs show an unstrained, solid frame.

がっしり

gasshiri

sturdily, solidly

Often used as がっしりした to describe a sturdy build. Note written by AI.

Example sentences

そのスポーツ選手せんしゅはがっしりした体格たいかくをしていた。
The athlete had a strong build.
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トムはがっしりした手てをしている。
Tom has strong hands.
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がっしりした私わたしの父ちちの隣となりにいて、彼かれは小ちいさく見みえた。
He looked small beside my father’s stout body.
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