定着
定着する · noun or participle which takes 'suru'
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 定着する | 定着しない |
| Polite | 定着します | 定着しません |
| Past polite | 定着しました | 定着しませんでした |
| Past | 定着した | 定着しなかった |
| Te-form | 定着して | 定着しないで |
| Desire | 定着したい | 定着したくない |
| Potential | 定着できる | 定着できない |
| Passive | 定着される | 定着されない |
| Causative | 定着させる | 定着させない |
| Causative passive | 定着させられる | 定着させられない |
| Volitional | 定着しよう | |
| Polite volitional | 定着しましょう | |
| Imperative | 定着しろ | 定着するな |
| Conditional | 定着すれば | 定着しなければ |
| Tara conditional | 定着したら | 定着しなかったら |
Meanings
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
sticking; settling; fixing; adherence
Physical or positional sense: something stays in place, adheres, or becomes fixed. Often used for objects, substances, or people remaining in a location.
The adhesive stuck firmly.
He has settled down and is living in the local area.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
becoming established; taking hold; taking root
Abstract sense: a custom, system, idea, or practice becomes widely accepted or firmly established in society or a group.
Remote work has become established as a new way of working.
That custom is deeply rooted in the region.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
Photography term: the chemical process of making an image permanent on film or paper. Technical use.
Fixer is used for the fixation of photographs.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉が〈場所〉に定着するfor a custom or practice to take root in a place/group
This custom has become established among young people.
- 〈事〉として定着するto become established as a fixed practice or tradition
Cherry blossom viewing has become established as a Japanese spring tradition.
- 〈事〉を定着させるto make something take root or become established (causative)
The company wants to firmly establish the new system within the organization.
- 〈物〉が〈場所〉に定着するfor a substance or organism to physically adhere to a surface
The algae has attached itself to the rock.