固める
Meanings
Ichidan verb
Transitive verb
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. to wear for a specific purpose (armor, coat, etc.) (in the form に身をかためる)
6. to swear; to resolutely vow; to sincerely promise
7. to tie tightly; to fasten
8. to hold a bow fully drawn
Other spellings
堅める
Kanji used
Kanji in other spellings
Pitch accent
かためる
Examples14
基礎
It is important to strengthen the basis.
守り
Tighten the defences! They're coming!
土台
The foundation is bedded in concrete.
彼
He steeled himself against possible failure.
彼
He hardened clay by putting it into a fire.
政府
The government is determined to put an end to terrorism.