Translation and Meaning of: 固める - katameru

On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 固める (katameru) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.

Romaji: katameru

Kana: かためる

Type: verb

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固める

Translation / Meaning: toughen up; Freeze; fortify

Meaning in English: to harden;to freeze;to fortify

Definition: To make something solid.

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Explanation and Etymology - (固める) katameru

固める is a Japanese word that means "to make something firm, consolidate, strengthen". It is composed of the kanji 固 (katai) which means "firm, hard" and める (meru) which is a verbal suffix that indicates the action of making something into a specific state. The word can be used in various contexts, such as in cooking to indicate the process of hardening food, or in martial arts to indicate the strengthening of techniques and movements.

How to Write in Japanese - (固める) katameru

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Verbal conjugation of 固める

See below a small list of verb conjugations: 固める (katameru)

  • 固める - Dictionary form
  • 固められる - Passive form
  • 固めよう - Potential form
  • 固めます - Polite form
  • 固めなさい - Imperative form
  • 固めれば - Conditional form

Synonyms and Similar - (固める) katameru

See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:

固くする; 強固にする; 固まる; 凝固する; 固定する

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Words containing: 固める

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Words with the same pronunciation: かためる katameru

Example Sentences - (固める) katameru

Below are some example sentences:

基礎を固めることが大切です。

Kiso wo katameru koto ga taisetsu desu

It is important to solidify the foundations.

It is important to solidify the foundation.

  • 基礎 - means "foundation" or "base".
  • を - object particle.
  • 固める - verb meaning "strengthen" or "solidify".
  • こと - noun meaning "thing" or "fact".
  • が - subject particle.
  • 大切 - adjective meaning "important" or "valuable."
  • です - verb "to be" in polite form.

私は餃子を固めるのが得意です。

Watashi wa gyoza wo katameru no ga tokui desu

I am good at making Gyoza very firm.

I am good at hardening Gyoza.

  • 私 (watashi) - personal pronoun meaning "I"
  • は (wa) - topic particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
  • 餃子 (gyouza) - word that means "guioza", a type of Japanese food
  • を (wo) - direct object particle indicating the object of the action
  • 固める (katameru) - verb meaning "to squeeze" or "compact"
  • の (no) - possession particle that indicates that the skill described belongs to the subject of the sentence
  • が (ga) - subject particle that indicates that the subject is the one who possesses the described ability
  • 得意 (tokui) - adjective meaning "good at" or "skilled at"
  • です (desu) - linking verb that indicates that the sentence is in the present tense and is affirmative

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Other words of the same type: verb

See other words from our dictionary that are also: verb

しゃぶる

Kana: しゃぶる

Romaji: shaburu

Translation / Meaning:

suck; to chew

避ける

Kana: さける

Romaji: sakeru

Translation / Meaning:

avoid

防ぐ

Kana: ふせぐ

Romaji: fusegu

Translation / Meaning:

Defend (against); protect; to prevent

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

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