VocabJLPT N1
hardening
NounSuru VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. hardening
  2. 2. vulcanization
  3. 3. hardening (of attitude, stance, etc.)
  4. 4. upturn (in the market)
This noun refers to the process of something becoming hard or stiff, often used in medical, scientific, or industrial contexts. For example, it can describe the hardening of arteries or the curing of materials like cement or resin.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

You cure this resin with a UV light, right?

Sentence 2

The site supervisor said, "No load-bearing until it's fully cured."

Sentence 3

Wait, it's already hardening? I haven't even shaped it yet!

Sentence 4

Why does rubber harden when it's heated?

Sentence 5

At what temperature range does hardening progress the most?