かた
Meanings
Verb (1-dan)
1. to coat a surface with something that adheres strongly when hardened (i.e. grout, plaster, lacquer)
2. to cover up (e.g. truth); to varnish (e.g. with lies, rumors)
Kanji used
paint
solidify
Pitch accent
りかため
Top 33300
Composed of
coating (esp. lacquering)
to harden; to freeze; to put together; to collect; to make secure; to stabilize; to fortify