noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
sticking; settling; fixing; adherence
Physical or positional sense: something stays in place, adheres, or becomes fixed. Often used for objects, substances, or people remaining in a location.
接着剤がしっかりと定着した。
The adhesive stuck firmly.
彼は地元に定着して暮らしている。
He has settled down and is living in the local area.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
becoming established; taking hold; taking root
Abstract sense: a custom, system, idea, or practice becomes widely accepted or firmly established in society or a group.
在宅勤務は新しい働き方として定着した。
Remote work has become established as a new way of working.
その習慣は地域に深く定着している。
That custom is deeply rooted in the region.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
Photography term: the chemical process of making an image permanent on film or paper. Technical use.
写真の定着には定着液を使う。
Fixer is used for the fixation of photographs.