固める

Variants

• 固めるかためる
• 堅めるかためる

Meanings

1. to hold a bow fully drawn
2. to wear for a specific purpose (armor, coat, etc.)
3. to tie tightly; to fasten
4. to fortify; to reinforce; to support
5. to swear; to resolutely vow; to sincerely promise
6. to put together; to collect; to gather; to consolidate
7. to make secure; to stabilize; to settle down; to strengthen (belief, resolution, etc.); to establish (evidence)
8. to harden; to freeze; to strengthen; to solidify; to make (a fist); to tramp down (snow, dirt)

Kanji used

• 固clot