This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

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固定

こてい
fixation; fixing (e.g. salary, capital); fixed handle
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固有

こゆう
characteristic; traditional; peculiar; inherent; native; eigen-
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固める

堅める
v1
vt
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; 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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硬い

固い、堅い、緊い
かたい
hard; solid; tough; stiff; tight; wooden; unpolished (e.g. writing); strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe; steady; honest; steadfast; obstinate; stubborn; bookish; formal; stuffy
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固体

こたい
solid (body); solid matter; solid-state
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固め

かため
hardening; fortifying; pledge; vow; defense; defence; guarding
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強固

鞏固
きょうこ
firmness; stability; security; strength
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固め

堅め、固目、堅目
かため
hardness; firmness
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頑固

がんこ
stubbornness; obstinacy
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固まる

かたまる
to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble; to huddle together