Word details
凝る
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 凝る.
Dictionary
Entry
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.
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
凝
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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