しっかり
しっかり · shikkari · JLPT N4 · adverb
firmly
⚓ sounds like she-carry: she carries it firmly, with a steady grip
Shikkari sounds like she-carry. The small っ makes a hard stop before ka, so the word itself grips tight for a beat. Often heard in しっかりして (pull yourself together) and しっかりした人 (a reliable, steady person).