固める
  堅める
  かためる
  Ichidan verb
  transitive verb
  see: 土を固める・つちをかためる
  to harden
  to freeze
  to strengthen
  to solidify
  to make (a fist)
  to tramp down (snow, dirt)
  to put together
  to collect
  to gather
  to consolidate
  see: 身を固める・みをかためる・1
  to make secure
  to stabilize
  to settle down
  to strengthen (belief, resolution, etc.)
  to establish (evidence)
  see: 国境を固める・こっきょうをかためる
  see: 嘘で固める・うそでかためる
  to fortify
  to reinforce
  to support
  [in the form に身をかためる]
  to wear for a specific purpose (armor, coat, etc.)
  to swear
  to resolutely vow
  to sincerely promise
  to tie tightly
  to fasten
  to hold a bow fully drawn
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