Japanese DictionaryDefinition of 堅める
- (v1, vt) to harden; to freeze; to strengthen; to solidify; to make (a fist); to tramp down (snow, dirt)
彼は結婚して身をかためた。
He was married and settled down. - 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