noun

  1. hardening, fortifying.
  2. pledge, vow.
  3. defense, guarding.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
固め かため

Contained Kanji Breakdown

harden, set, clot
かた.める コ (4th, N2)
box, box or enclosure radical (no. 31)
イ コク (Kentei 1)
old
コ ふる.い ふゆ (2nd, N4)
ten
ジュウ ジッ ジュッ (1st, N5)
mouth
くち コウ ク (1st, N4)