固める
- 1to harden ; to freeze ; to strengthen ; to solidify ; to make (a fist) ; to tramp down (snow, dirt)
- 2to put together ; to collect ; to gather ; to consolidate
- 3to make secure ; to stabilize ; to settle down ; to strengthen (belief, resolution, etc.) ; to establish (evidence)
- 4to fortify ; to reinforce ; to support
- 5to wear for a specific purpose (armor, coat, etc.)
- 6to swear ; to resolutely vow ; to sincerely promise
- 7to tie tightly ; to fasten
- 8to hold a bow fully drawn
Other writings and readings
堅める
Ichidan verb · transitive verb
JMdict entry 1266570 · frequency rank 9. Source and licence.