固める 【かためる】 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
固まる 【かたまる】 to harden, to solidify, to become firm, to become
certain, to gather (together), to assemble, to huddle together |