Translation guide
The English word "fixed" can describe something that is attached, repaired, set, or unchanging. This guide covers the most common ways to express these ideas in Japanese, from physical attachment to abstract certainty.
Describing something that is physically secured or attached to something else.
The most direct translation for 'fixed' in the sense of being fastened or secured. Often used for objects that are mounted or immovable.
That shelf is fixed to the wall.
Emphasizes that something has been installed or attached. Common for equipment or fixtures.
The air conditioner is fixed to the window.
Casual way to say something is stuck or attached. Can imply it's hard to remove.
Gum got fixed to my shoe.
Describing something that was broken and has been fixed.
Intransitive verb meaning 'got fixed' or 'was repaired'. Used when the thing itself is now working.
The computer got fixed.
Passive form meaning 'was repaired'. More formal, often used for mechanical or electronic items.
The car was fixed.
Used for healing or recovery, like a fixed injury or illness. Same reading as 直った but different kanji.
My cold got fixed (I recovered).
Describing something that has been arranged or determined, like a schedule or price.
Means 'decided' or 'fixed'. Very common for plans, dates, rules.
The meeting date is fixed.
Used as an adjective for things like fixed prices or fixed schedules.
It's a fixed rate.
Formal term for something that has been finalized or confirmed, like a contract or reservation.
The reservation is fixed.
Describing something that does not change, like a fixed stare or fixed idea.
Means 'unchanging'. Natural for abstract concepts like feelings or states.
His opinion is fixed.
Can be used for abstract things that are rigid or inflexible, like a fixed mindset.
He is stuck with a fixed idea.
Describes a fixed gaze or motionless state. Often used with eyes or posture.
He fixed his eyes on me.
Describing a situation that has been dishonestly arranged, like a fixed match.
While 固定する is the direct translation of 'to fix', it is mainly used for physical attachment or making something immobile. For repairing, use 直す; for deciding, use 決める; for unchanging states, use 変わらない.
Please fix the computer.