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土台を固める
dodai o katameru
strengthen the foundation
プロジェクトを成功させるには、まず土台を固めることが大切です。
To succeed in the project, it's important to first strengthen the foundation.
formal
To strengthen or solidify the foundation of something, ensuring stability or success.
会社の土台を固めるために、社員教育に力を入れています。
We are focusing on employee training to strengthen the company's foundation.
結婚生活の土台を固めるために、二人で話し合いを重ねました。
We discussed repeatedly to strengthen the foundation of our married life.
Often used metaphorically to describe building a stable base for long-term success or stability.
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Pro Tip
Usage in Business Contexts
When discussing business strategies, 土台を固める is often used to describe strengthening the company's infrastructure, employee skills, or market position before expanding operations.
Gold Rule
Metaphorical vs. Literal
While 土台 literally refers to a physical foundation, it is almost always used metaphorically in modern Japanese to describe non-physical foundations like relationships, skills, or business stability.
Word Origin
土台 (dodai) means 'foundation' or 'base', composed of 土 (tsuchi, 'soil' or 'ground') and 台 (dai, 'stand' or 'platform'). 固める (katameru) means 'to solidify' or 'to strengthen'. The phrase combines these to describe reinforcing a base structure.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in business, personal development, and relationship contexts to emphasize the importance of a stable base before proceeding with further actions. Often used in formal or motivational speech.
Word Breakdown
土台
foundation or base
nounを
object marker
particle固める
to solidify or strengthen
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