Kanji Details for 堅
Kanji definition, readings and usage
- ケン
- かた.い
- -がた.い
Popular Words
Common words that use this kanji
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固める, 堅める
to harden; to freeze; to strengthen; to solidify; to make (a fist); to tramp down (snow, dirt)
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
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中堅
main body (of troops)
nucleus; backbone; mainstay; key figure
center field; centre field; center fielder; centre fielder
athlete competing in the middle-number match in a team competition, i.e. second in 3-on-3, third in 5-on-5 (kendo, judo, etc.)
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堅持
holding on to; sticking to
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