固定

こてい

fixation, fixing (e.g., salary, capital)

Also:fixing (e.g. salary, capital), fixation (histology), user name (on an online forum like 2ch where the majority of users post anonymously)

NounJLPT N1

What does 固定 mean?

固定 is a Japanese noun meaning “fixation, fixing (e.g., salary, capital)” in English. It can also be translated as “fixing (e.g. salary, capital), fixation (histology), user name (on an online forum like 2ch where the majority of users post anonymously)” depending on context. It is written as 固定 in kanji, こてい in hiragana, and kotei in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N1 vocabulary.

Example sentence

このテーブルはがたつく。しっかり固定させてくれ。

This table is shaky. Make it stay firm.