堅かた気ぎ

na-adjective, noun

honest; respectable; decent

Describes a person, lifestyle, or occupation that is law-abiding and socially respectable, often contrasted with the underworld or shady professions.

• 彼かれは堅かた気ぎの商しょう売ばいをしている。

  He runs an honest business.

• 堅かた気ぎな人ひとには手てを出だすな。

  Don't mess with decent people.

noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

respectable occupation; person with a respectable job

Specifically refers to a job or person outside the criminal or red-light districts; often used in contrast with yakuza or sex workers.

• 彼かれはヤクザから足あしを洗あらって堅かた気ぎになった。

  He left the yakuza and became a law-abiding citizen.

• 堅かた気ぎの職しょくに就つきたい。

  I want to get a respectable job.