Japanese word

固定

Pronunciation

Romajikotei

Meaning

  • nounfixing

Example

棚を壁に固定します。tana o kabe ni ko tei shi ma su

I will secure the shelf to the wall.

Illustration for 固定 (fixing)

More examples

作業を始める前に、部品を固定しておきます。sa gyō o haji me ru mae ni bu hin o ko tei shi te o ki ma su

I secure the part before starting the work.

Core concept

Describes making a thing or position stay firmly in place instead of moving or changing.

Common phrases

  • 位置を固定するi chi o ko tei su ru

    fix the position

  • 箱を床に固定するbako o yuka ni ko tei su ru

    secure a box to the floor

  • 動かないように固定するugo ka na i yō ni ko tei su ru

    secure in place

Similar words

取り付けtoritsuke: Attaching a part or device to another object so it is connected.
接着setchaku: The joining of surfaces so they stay together with glue or another adhesive.

Definition in Japanese

物や位置などを動かない状態にすること。mono ya i chi na do o ugo ka na i jō tai ni su ru ko to

Word origin

固定 (kotei) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 固 (ko, "firm") and 定 (tei, "set"), expressing the act of making something firm and settled.

Usage tips

  • The compound 固定電話 (kotei denwa) means a landline telephone, a useful term when distinguishing it from a mobile phone.

Other meanings

  • securingnoun
  • fasteningnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 固定化koteikafixationnoun

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