雨降って地固まる。
tbd
Adversity strengthens the foundations.
After rain comes fair weather.
What doesn't kill you makes you stronger.
After rain comes nice weather.
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固まる, かたまる
1. to harden, to solidify
2. to become firm, to become certain
3. to gather (together), to assemble, to huddle together
4. to freeze, to hang, to stop responding
tbd