Word details

凝らす

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 凝らす.

Dictionary

Entry

凝らすTransitiveGodan verbFreq #19211
1

to concentrate; to focus on; to devote; to apply oneself

Examples
そのキルトは本当によく技巧が凝らされていていいものですね。
That quilt is really quite a piece of work with all its fine craftsmanship.
その部屋は装飾を凝らしている
The room is richly ornamented.
2

to stiffen; to become tense

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

congeal, freeze, stiff, be absorbed in

16 strokesFrequency 1,712JLPT N1Grade 8

On

ギョウ

Kun

こ.るこ.らすこご.らすこご.らせるこご.る

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