Shirabe
臍 を 固める

臍へそ

Common Noun
Español jmdict
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noun (common) (futsuumeishi) ombligo
English jmdict
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noun (common) (futsuumeishi) word usually written using kana alone navel;belly button
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noun (common) (futsuumeishi) word usually written using kana alone only applies to へそ, ヘソ protrusion or depression in the middle of an object
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noun (common) (futsuumeishi) word usually written using kana alone center;centre;most important part;main point
Other forms 𦜝 【へそ】 (rarely used kanji form)
English jmdict
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expressions (phrasesIchidan verb to make up one's mind (to do something);to resolve firmly (to do something)
彼は臍を固めて一世一代の大事業に乗り出した。
He resolved to embark on a once-in-a-lifetime enterprise.
Other forms ほぞを固める 【ほぞをかためる】