Vocabulary
What does 凝る (こる, koru) mean?
凝る (こる, koru) means to stiffen, become sore; to be absorbed in, be elaborate about.
| Reading | こる |
|---|---|
| Romaji | koru |
| Part of speech | godan verb, intransitive |
| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N1 |
凝るこる
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonkoru
to stiffen, become sore; to be absorbed in, be elaborate about
- 1godan verb · intransitive to become stiff (of muscles)
- 2godan verb · intransitive to get absorbed in; to develop a passion for; to devote oneself to
- 3godan verb · intransitive to be elaborate; to be intricate; to be exquisite
Example sentences
肩が凝って辛い。
My shoulders are stiff and it's painful.
彼は釣りに凝っている。
He is really into fishing.