固める

かためる

• Verb

  Ichidan verb, transitive
  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 .

  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 .

  4. to fortify; to reinforce; to support.

     See also 国境を固める , 嘘で固める .

  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.