凝
congeal · freeze · stiff · be absorbed in
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water and doubt. Water freezing doubtfully.
Symbolism
Solidify, stare, concentration. Represents hardening.
Component Breakdown
冫 + 疑
Words & Expressions
Words written with 凝
Four-Character Compounds
鳩首凝議
きゅうしゅぎょうぎ
put heads together and confer; convene and discuss; go into a huddle (over)
Proverbs & Idioms
凝り性は長所にも短所にもなる
こりしょうはちょうしょにもたんしょにもなる
Perfectionism can be both strength and weakness
Being meticulous has advantages and disadvantages
Other kanji with the same meaning
“congeal”
“stiff”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 凝 mean in Japanese?
凝 means congeal, freeze, stiff, be absorbed in.
How do you read 凝?
On'yomi: ギョウ (GYOU). Kun'yomi: こ.る、こ.らす、こご.らす、こご.らせる、こご.る (koru, korasu, kogorasu, kogoraseru, kogoru).
How many strokes does 凝 have?
凝 has 16 strokes. Its radical is 冫 (ice).
Is 凝 a good kanji for a tattoo?
凝 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means congeal, freeze, stiff, be absorbed in. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.