凝らす

こらす

[korasu]

Meanings

1.GodanTransitive

to concentrate; to focus on; to devote; to apply oneself

2.GodanTransitive

to stiffen; to become tense

暗闇の中で目を凝らして相手の動きを追った。

I strained my eyes in the darkness to follow the opponent's movements.

根を詰めすぎて肩を凝らしてしまった。

I focused too intently and made my shoulders stiff.

耳を凝らすと遠くから微かな音が聞こえてきた。

When I strained my ears, I could hear a faint sound from afar.