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固める

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 固める

ためる
堅める
Transitive
Ichidan verb
Freq #2824
1

to harden; to freeze; to strengthen; to solidify; to make (a fist); to tramp down (snow, dirt)

2

to put together; to collect; to gather; to consolidate

3

to make secure; to stabilize; to settle down; to strengthen (belief, resolution, etc.); to establish (evidence)

4

to fortify; to reinforce; to support

5

In the form に身をかためる

to wear for a specific purpose (armor, coat, etc.)

6

to swear; to resolutely vow; to sincerely promise

7

to tie tightly; to fasten

8

to hold a bow fully drawn

Kanji in this Word

8 strokes
Frequency: 750
JLPT N2
Grade 4

Meanings

harden
set
clot
curdle

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かた.める
かた.まる
かた.まり
かた.い
12 strokes
Frequency: 1049
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

strict
hard
solid
tough
tight
reliable

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ケン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かた.い
-がた.い
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
きん
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