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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
Radicalice(2)

Stroke Order

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Strokes16

Component Breakdown

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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