Kanji

固

harden, set, clot, curdle

Kanji

Grade

Grade 4

Strokes

8 strokes

Radical

囗部

On'yomi (Chinese Reading)

Kun'yomi (Japanese Reading)

かためる, かたまる, かたまり, かたい

Nanori (Name Reading)

かた, かたし, かたむ, たか, み, もと

Common Readings

コ, かた…い, かた…まる, かた…める

Example sentences

固まる かたまる
旅行 計画 ようやく 固まった

The plans for the trip have finally solidified.

ガチガチ ガチガチ
緊張 ガチガチ 固まって しまった

My body froze stiff with tension.

固い かたい
決意 固い

His resolution is firm.

交わす かわす
彼ら 別れ際 固い 握手 交わした

They exchanged a firm handshake upon parting.

固める かためる
将来 ため うち 基礎 固めている

He is strengthening his foundation now for the future.

防御 ぼうぎょ
防御 固める 必要 ある

It is necessary to strengthen the castle's defenses.

固定 こてい
この 椅子 固定されている

This chair is fixed to the floor.

つな
船舶 岸壁 固定 する ため 太い 使った

A thick rope was used to secure the ship to the quay.

頑固 がんこ
自分 間違い 認めない 頑固 性格

He has a stubborn personality and won't admit his mistakes.

亭主 ていしゅ
うち 亭主 とても 頑固

My husband is a very stubborn person.

Example Vocabulary

Sottaku

About Sottaku

Sottaku is an app for learning Chinese, Japanese, Korean, English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian with a strong focus on SRS. It includes automatic flashcard creation for hundreds of thousands of words, grammar breakdowns in example sentences, language-specific study packs where available, adaptive quizzes, mobile apps, a browser extension, and community features. Give it a try now! All learning content is free with no limits on flashcards or study time.

Sottaku is built to match the habits of successful learners. By using Sottaku, you will naturally learn in the most efficient way possible, as proven by countless success stories in the language learning community.

Free Forever

Access all grammar guides, quizzes, and flashcards without paying a cent. Quality education should be accessible to everyone.

Smart SRS System

Our flashcard system uses the FSRS algorithm (also used in Anki) to optimize your review schedule and maximize retention.

Comprehensive Content

From hanzi, kana, hangul, and European vocabulary basics to grammar and reading practice where available, we have lessons for every level. Practice with quizzes tailored to your skill.

Community Chat

Ask level-appropriate questions and get help from the community. Learn together with fellow learners across all 8 supported languages.