Vocabulary
What does 固める (かためる, katameru) mean?
固める (かためる, katameru) means to harden; to solidify, consolidate, resolve firmly.
| Reading | かためる |
|---|---|
| Romaji | katameru |
| Part of speech | ichidan verb, transitive |
| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N1 |
固めるかためる
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonkatameru
to harden; to solidify, consolidate, resolve firmly
- 1ichidan verb · transitive to harden; to freeze; to strengthen
- 2ichidan verb · transitive to put together; to collect; to gather
- 3ichidan verb · transitive to make secure; to stabilize; to settle down
- 4ichidan verb · transitive to fortify; to reinforce; to support
- 5ichidan verb · transitive to wear for a specific purpose (armor, coat, etc.)
Example sentences
セメントで地面を固める。
I harden the ground with cement.
彼は決意を固めて出発した。
He set out with firm determination.