NichiDict

固める

N1
かためる
堅める
[katameru]
Illustration for 固める

Meanings

1.IchidanTransitive

to harden; to freeze; to strengthen; to solidify; to make (a fist); to tramp down (snow, dirt)

2.IchidanTransitive

to put together; to collect; to gather; to consolidate

3.IchidanTransitive

to make secure; to stabilize; to settle down; to strengthen (belief, resolution, etc.); to establish (evidence)

4.IchidanTransitive

to fortify; to reinforce; to support

5.IchidanTransitive

to wear for a specific purpose (armor, coat, etc.)

6.IchidanTransitive

to swear; to resolutely vow; to sincerely promise

7.IchidanTransitive

to tie tightly; to fasten

8.IchidanTransitive

to hold a bow fully drawn

Examples

コンクリートで地面を固めました

We hardened the ground with concrete.

新しいプロジェクトに向けて決意を固めました

I solidified my resolve for the new project.

チームの守備を固めました

We tightened our defense.