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)
The Tokyo stock market showed firm movement today.
The dollar is trading firmly in the foreign exchange market.
Extended from market usage to describe general economic indicators, sales, or business performance that is robust and stable.
Consumer spending remains strong.
Sales of new cars are growing steadily.
Stock prices held firm again this week.
The company is maintaining steady business performance.
The yen exchange rate is holding firm.
Domestic consumption remains steady.
Export company stocks are showing steady movement.