Word details
身を固める
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 身を固める.
Dictionary
Entry
1
to settle down; to get a steady job; to marry and raise a family
Examples
彼は結婚して身をかためた。
He was married and settled down.
いずれどこかに落ち着いて身を固めるつもりだが、まだまだだ。
Eventually I'd like to settle down and have a family, but not yet.
2
to attire oneself; to outfit oneself
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
Vocabulary quiz
Build your vocabulary
Add words to your personal quiz list and practice recall with the words you actually look up.