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凝らす

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

Godan verb
Transitive
Freq #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

Kanji in this Word

16 strokes
Frequency: 1712
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

congeal
freeze
stiff
be absorbed in

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ギョウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
こ.る
こ.らす
こご.らす
こご.らせる
こご.る
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