Jiten beta

固(かた)める
Rank #3,802

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.)
  • 6. to swear; to resolutely vow; to sincerely promise
  • 7. to tie tightly; to fasten
  • 8. to hold a bow fully drawn

Readings

固める
(92%)
かためる
(7%)
堅める
(<1%)
Appears in 2299 media