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しっかり聞いてください

shikkari kiite kudasai
phrase★Intermediate— listen carefully
formal

A polite request to someone to listen attentively and carefully to what is being said.

この指示は重要なので、しっかり聞いてください

This instruction is important, so please listen carefully.

会議の内容をしっかり聞いてください

Please listen carefully to the contents of the meeting.

💡

This phrase is commonly used in formal or professional settings to ensure the listener pays full attention.

Collocations

しっかり聞いてlisten carefullyしっかり聞くto listen carefully

Synonyms

よく聞いてください注意深く聞いてください

Antonyms

聞かなくてもいいです聞かなくても大丈夫

Related Phrases

しっかり見るphrase
to look carefully
しっかりやるphrase
to do something thoroughly

💡Pro Tip

Polite Request

This phrase is a polite way to ask someone to pay attention, often used in professional or educational settings.

⚡Gold Rule

Formal Context

Use this phrase when you need to ensure someone is fully attentive to important information.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the verb '聞く' (to listen) combined with the adverb 'しっかり' (firmly, carefully).

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is often used by teachers, managers, or anyone in a position of authority to ensure their message is understood.

Word Breakdown

しっかり
firmly, carefully
adverb
+
聞いて
listen
verb
+
ください
please
polite request
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