taru-adjective, adverb taking the 'to' particle
Describes a strong, unwavering attitude, belief, or determination. Often used in formal or written language with たる or とした.
He acted with firm conviction.
She approached the negotiations with a resolute attitude.
He entered the negotiations with an unshakeable will.
She continues her research guided by a firm, unwavering belief.
The company established a firm position within the industry.
He always speaks with firm, unshaken confidence.
強固 describes something strong and solid, often structures, organizations, or resolve, while 確固 focuses more narrowly on the steadfastness of a belief or attitude.
堅固 often describes physical or structural firmness (a fortress, a body) as well as firm resolve, whereas 確固 is used almost exclusively for mental attitudes and beliefs.
確固 describes something steadfast or unshakeable (as in 確固たる意志), while 確 more broadly means 'certain/definite' and appears in phrases like 確たる証拠.
確固 describes a firm, well-established stance or policy, while 不動 highlights the idea of being literally or figuratively immovable.
確固 describes an unwavering attitude or belief, while 確実 describes the certainty or reliability of a fact, plan, or outcome.
Standard kanji spelling; commonly used in formal and written contexts.
Rarely used kanji form; learners should prefer 確固.
Compound of 確 (certain, firm) and 固 (hard, solid). The reading かっこ is a kan'on reading for both characters.