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固める (katameru)
固める
romaji: katameruto harden, to solidify
固める
Quick Meaning
固める means "to harden, to solidify".
Reading
- Furigana: Add kana reading during review if this word uses kanji.
- Romaji: katameru
Study Flow
First read 固める aloud, then connect the sound "katameru" with the meaning "to harden, to solidify".
Recall Practice
- Cover the English and say the meaning of 固める.
- Cover the Japanese and write the word for "to harden, to solidify".
- Say the romaji aloud: katameru.
Mini Sentence Drill
Write one short sentence using 固める. Keep the sentence simple, then upgrade it with a time word or place word.
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