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こる
koru
To stiffen, to harden
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凝る
こる
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To stiffen, to harden
koru
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JLPT Level N1
Advanced · 10,000+ vocab · Academic & literary
Kana こる
Romaji koru
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What does 凝る mean in Japanese?
The word 凝る (こる) means "to stiffen, to harden" in Japanese. It appears in JLPT N1 vocabulary.
How do you pronounce 凝る?
凝る is read as こる (romaji: koru). Press the 🔊 Hear it button to hear the pronunciation spoken aloud.
What JLPT level is 凝る?
凝る is a JLPT N1 vocabulary item. Advanced · 10,000+ vocab · Academic & literary
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