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Movement & Speed

どっしり

dosshiri

Firmly, heavily settled

Sitting or standing with a solid, immovable weight and presence. Conveys stability, dignity, or sheer heaviness that commands respect.

💡Describing a sumo wrestler — 'He sat dosshiri on the mat, completely unmovable.'

Example

力士がどっしりと構えている。

The sumo wrestler stands dosshiri in his stance.

Quiz yourself

The old oak desk sat ___ in the center of the room.

古い樫の机が部屋の真ん中に○○と置かれていた。

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Intermediate