na-adjective, noun
Primarily used for financial markets, describing prices or trends that are holding steady or rising. Often contrasted with 軟調 (bearish/weak).
Antonyms: 軟調 (なんちょう)
今日の東京株式市場は堅調な動きを見せた。
The Tokyo stock market showed firm movement today.
The dollar is trading firmly in the foreign exchange market.
na-adjective, noun
Extended from market usage to describe general economic indicators, sales, or business performance that is robust and stable.
個人消費は引き続き堅調だ。
Consumer spending remains strong.
新車の販売台数は堅調に伸びている。
Sales of new cars are growing steadily.