Word details

固める

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

Dictionary

Entry

固めるためる堅めるTransitiveIchidan verbFreq #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

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

harden, set, clot, curdle

8 strokesFrequency 750JLPT N2Grade 4

On

Kun

かた.めるかた.まるかた.まりかた.い

strict, hard, solid, tough, tight, reliable

12 strokesFrequency 1,049JLPT N1Grade 8

On

ケン

Kun

かた.い-がた.い

Nanori

きん

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