JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
凝 — congeal
- Reading
- ギョウ・こ.る・こ.らす・こご.らす・こご.らせる・こご.る
- Meaning
- congeal; freeze; stiff; be absorbed in
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
凝 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ギョウ・こ.る・こ.らす・こご.らす・こご.らせる・こご.る and it means congeal; freeze; stiff; be absorbed in. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
凝 appears in everyday japanese words such as 凝る (to congeal) and 凝らす (to freeze).
Japanese words containing 凝
Frequently asked questions
What does 凝 mean in Japanese?
凝 means congeal; freeze; stiff; be absorbed in in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 凝 read?
凝 is read ギョウ・こ.る・こ.らす・こご.らす・こご.らせる・こご.る. Reading it inside real words — 凝る and 凝らす — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 凝 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 凝 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 凝 in a word?
A common word containing 凝 is 凝る (こごる) — "to congeal". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 凝 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 凝 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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