固める
1
endurecer;congelar;fortificar
1
to harden;to freeze;to strengthen;to solidify;to make (a fist);to tramp down (snow, dirt)
See also:
土を固める (つちをかためる)
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)
See also:
身を固める (みをかためる)
4
to fortify;to reinforce;to support
5
to wear for a specific purpose (armor, coat, etc.)
in the form に身をかためる
6
to swear;to resolutely vow;to sincerely promise
7
to tie tightly;to fasten
8
to hold a bow fully drawn
Other forms
堅める 【かためる】 (word containing irregular kanji usage)