ポリシーに固執[porishiinikoshitsu] adherence to a policy
意固地[ikoji] obstinate
雨降って地固まる[amefuttejikatamaru] adversity strengthens the foundations
嘘で固める[usodekatameru] to fabricate a web of lies
押し固める[oshikatameru] to press together

確固[kakko] firm
乾固[kanko] drying and hardening
乾固まる[hikatamaru] to dry and harden
干し固める[hoshikatameru] to dry until stiff
簡明強固[kanmeikyouko] plain and sturdy

握り締める[nigirishimeru] to grasp tightly
引き締る[hikishimaru] to become tense
噛締める[kamishimeru] to chew thoroughly
元締[motojime] manager
戸締り[tojimari] closing up

締め殺す[shimekorosu] to strangle to death
三本締め[sanbonjime] hand-clapping patter (at start of party)
取締まる[torishimaru] to manage
取締役会[torishimariyakukai] board of directors
条約の締結[jouyakunoteiketsu] conclusion of treaty