1.
firm, steady, solid
Describing a stable and strong condition, typically used for markets, economies, or performance.
株価は堅調だ。
Stock prices are firm.
売り上げは堅調に推移している。
Sales continue to perform steadily.
日本経済は堅調な成長を見せている。
The Japanese economy is showing solid growth.
市場は先週から堅調な動きを続けている。
The market has continued its firm movement since last week.
堅調 is primarily used in business and financial contexts to describe stable, solid performance. It's the opposite of 軟調 (weak, soft).
Common collocations:
- 堅調な動き: firm movement
- 堅調に推移する: to proceed firmly
- 堅調な成長: solid growth
Related terms:
- 軟調: weak, soft (market)
- 好調: favorable, going well
- 安定: stable