1. Ichidan verb, Transitive verb

   1.

   to harden; to freeze; to strengthen; to solidify

2. 2.

   to put together; to collect; to gather; to consolidate

3. 3.

   to make secure; to stabilize; to settle down; to strengthen (belief, resolution, etc.)

Example sentences

• 基礎を固めることは大切です。

  It is important to strengthen the basis.

• 砂利をセメントで固める必要がある。

  We need to bind gravel with cement.