N1761/3019

かためる

irregular kanji usageIchidan verbverb (generic)transitive verb

Reading

Meanings

  • 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
  • to make secure, to stabilize, to settle down, to strengthen (belief, resolution, etc.), to establish (evidence)
  • to fortify, to reinforce, to support
  • 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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Example sentences

かれ証拠しょうこかためてから告発こくはつった。

He gathered the evidence before going ahead with the accusation.

選手せんしゅたちは守備しゅびかためることで相手あいて攻撃こうげきふせいだ。

The players prevented the opponent's attack by reinforcing their defense.

長年ながねん研究けんきゅうて、彼女かのじょはその理論りろんへの確信かくしんかためた

After years of research, she strengthened her conviction in that theory.

かれらはくろずくめの衣装いしょうかた式典しきてんのぞんだ。

They dressed entirely in black and attended the ceremony.

まだ決意けついかためていないため、返答へんとう保留ほりゅうすることにした。

Since I have not yet solidified my resolve, I decided to withhold my response.