身を固める みをかためる to settle down; to get a steady job; to marry and raise a family exp v1 to attire oneself; to outfit oneself exp v1 Advanced ➥
臍を固める ほぞをかためる to make up one's mind (to do something); to resolve firmly (to do something) exp v1 Advanced ➥
用心堅固 ようじんけんご very cautious (watchful, vigilant); taking every possible precaution n adj-na yoji Advanced ➥