固
harden · set · clot · curdle
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
enclosure + 古
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of enclosure and old. Old enclosure.
Symbolism
Fixed, solid, firm. Represents firmness.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Weaving cloth
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
確固不動
かっこふどう
unshakeable (e.g. belief); invincible; steadfastness; unshakeable (e.g. belief)
確固不抜
かっこふばつ
determined; steadfast; unswerving; determined
頑固一徹
がんこいってつ
stubborn; obstinate; adamant; stubborn
頑迷固陋
がんめいころう
obstinate; wrong-headed; bigoted; obstinate
志操堅固
しそうけんご
being faithful to one's principles; being of firm purpose and deep commitment; constancy; being faithful to one's principles
要害堅固
ようがいけんご
(a fortress being) impregnable; unassailable; (a fortress being) impregnable
狷介固陋
けんかいころう
stubbornly sticking to old ways; narrow-mindedly rejecting other people's views; stubbornly sticking to old ways
意志堅固
いしけんご
strong determination; strong-willed; having strong will power; strong determination
堅牢堅固
けんろうけんご
firm and solid; stout and durable; firm and solid
固陋頑迷
ころうがんめい
obstinate; stubborn; hard-headed; obstinate
道心堅固
どうしんけんご
being of firm (unshakable) faith and strict practice; being of firm (unshakable) faith and strict practice
堅塞固塁
けんさいこるい
impregnable fortress; heavily guarded fort; impregnable fortress
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?
Yes. 固 (harden, set, clot, curdle) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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