確固

かっこ

Also written 確乎

Meanings

1. たる-adjective, Adverb firm; unshakeable; resolute

Kanji

• 確 certain. Read as カク.
• 固 solid. Read as コ.

Example sentences

• 喫煙が健康に悪いと言う確固たる証拠がある。
  We have absolute proof that smoking is bad for your health.
• 彼は確固たる信念を持っている。
  He has a firm belief.
• 彼は確固たる態度をとった。
  He had an assured manner.

Words containing 確固

• 確固不動 (かっこふどう) unshakeable (e.g. belief)
• 確固不抜 (かっこふばつ) determined

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