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凝る

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 凝る

Godan verb
Intransitive
Freq #7249
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

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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