固
harden · set · clot · curdle
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of enclosure and old. Old enclosure.
Symbolism
Fixed, solid, firm. Represents firmness.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Weaving cloth
Component Breakdown
enclosure + 古
Words & Expressions
Words written with 固
Four-Character Compounds
確固不動
かっこふどう
unshakeable (e.g. belief); invincible; steadfastness
確固不抜
かっこふばつ
determined; steadfast; unswerving
頑固一徹
がんこいってつ
stubborn; obstinate; adamant
頑迷固陋
がんめいころう
obstinate; wrong-headed; bigoted
志操堅固
しそうけんご
being faithful to one's principles; being of firm purpose and deep commitment; constancy
要害堅固
ようがいけんご
(a fortress being) impregnable; unassailable
狷介固陋
けんかいころう
stubbornly sticking to old ways; narrow-mindedly rejecting other people's views
意志堅固
いしけんご
strong determination; strong-willed; having strong will power
堅牢堅固
けんろうけんご
firm and solid; stout and durable
固陋頑迷
ころうがんめい
obstinate; stubborn; hard-headed
道心堅固
どうしんけんご
being of firm (unshakable) faith and strict practice
堅塞固塁
けんさいこるい
impregnable fortress; heavily guarded fort
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 固 mean in Japanese?
固 means harden, set, clot, curdle.
How do you read 固?
On'yomi: コ (KO). Kun'yomi: かた.める、かた.まる、かた.まり、かた.い (katameru, katamaru, katamari, katai).
How many strokes does 固 have?
固 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 囗 (enclosure).
Is 固 a good kanji for a tattoo?
固 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means harden, set, clot, curdle. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.