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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
congeal · freeze · stiff · be absorbed in
Details
Strokes16
Frequency#1712
Radical冫ice(2)
Stroke Order
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Strokes16
Component Breakdown
凝=
冫疑
冫 + 疑
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water and doubt. Water freezing doubtfully.
Symbolism
Solidify, stare, concentration. Represents hardening.
Words & Expressions
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); put heads together and confer
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