NichiDict

身を固める

みをかためる
[miwokatameru]

Meanings

1.ExpressionIchidan

to settle down; to get a steady job; to marry and raise a family

2.ExpressionIchidan

to attire oneself; to outfit oneself

Examples

そろそろ身を固める時期だと思う。

I think it's time to settle down.

身を固めて家庭を持つことにした。

I decided to settle down and start a family.

三十歳を前に、ついに身を固めた

He finally settled down just before turning thirty.