凝る
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 凝る
1
to become stiff (of muscles)
2
to get absorbed in; to develop a passion for; to devote oneself to; to become obsessed with; to get hooked on
Examples
最近はどんな物に凝っているの?
What are you into these days?
3
to be elaborate; to be intricate; to be exquisite; to be particular about; to pay great attention to
Examples
彼女は服に凝っている。
She is particular about her dress.
Kanji in this Word
凝
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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