Kanji 固: meanings, readings, and example words.
Kanji 固: harden, set, clot, curdle. Readings and core meaning.
See vocabulary and examples below.
harden, set, clot, curdle
Imagine something kept inside an enclosure (囗) since ancient (古) times; it has hardened and become solid over the years. This represents the idea of things setting or becoming firm over a long period of time.
固める (かためる): meaning and examples
Japanese word 固める: to harden / to strengthen / to solidify. Meanings and example sentences.
頑固 (がんこ): meaning and examples
Japanese word 頑固: stubborn / obstinate / unyielding. Meanings and example sentences.
固体 (こたい): meaning and examples
Japanese word 固体: solid (state of matter). Meanings and example sentences.
固定 (こてい): meaning and examples
Japanese word 固定: fixation / attachment / fastening. Meanings and example sentences.
固有 (こゆう): meaning and examples
Japanese word 固有: characteristic / inherent / unique. Meanings and example sentences.
固まる (かたまる): meaning and examples
Japanese word 固まる: to harden / to become firm / to solidify. Meanings and example sentences.
固い (かたい): meaning and examples
Japanese word 固い: hard / solid / firm. Meanings and example sentences.
