English–Japanese

“hardening” in Japanese

Japanese

Also硬化 (kōka)

Pronunciation

Romajikatame

Example

工事では土台の固めが重要です。kō ji de wa do dai no kata me ga jū yō de su

Hardening the foundation is important during construction.

Illustration for 固め (hardening)

How to say “hardening” in Japanese

“Hardening” in Japanese is 固め (katame).

Describes making a base or structure firm and stable so that it can withstand pressure.

Full entry for 固め: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 固め

選挙前に、候補者は地域で足場固めを進めています。sen kyo mae ni kō ho sha wa chi iki de ashi ba kata me o susu me te i ma su

Before the election, the candidate is strengthening support in the community.

Tips for using 固め

  • The compound 地盤固め (jiban-gatame) applies this idea of consolidating a foundation to political, business, and other nonphysical situations.

Other Japanese words for “hardening”

プラスチックが硬化するまで待ちます。pu ra su chi kku ga kō ka su ru ma de ma chi ma su

Wait until the plastic hardens.

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