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.
為替相場はドルが堅調に推移している。
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.
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.
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.