凝る

こる

to stiffen, to harden

Also:to get absorbed in, to be elaborate

What does 凝る mean?

凝る is a Japanese verb meaning to stiffen, to harden in English. It can also be translated as to get absorbed in, to be elaborate depending on context. It is written as 凝る in kanji, こる in hiragana, and koru in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N1 vocabulary.

Example sentences

最近はどんな物にっているの?

What are you into these days?

彼女は服にっている。

She is particular about her dress.