NichiDict

凝る

N1
こる
[koru]
Illustration for 凝る

Meanings

1.GodanIntransitive

to become stiff (of muscles)

2.GodanIntransitive

to get absorbed in; to develop a passion for; to devote oneself to; to become obsessed with; to get hooked on

3.GodanIntransitive

to be elaborate; to be intricate; to be exquisite; to be particular about; to pay great attention to

Examples

長時間のデスクワークで肩が凝ってしまった。

My shoulders got stiff from long hours of desk work.

彼は趣味にととん凝る性格です。

He has a personality that gets deeply absorbed in hobbies.

彼は庭園のデザインに凝っている

He is particular about the garden design.