こる
koru
Description
「こる」は、体の一部がかたくなって、いたく感じることです。よく「かたがこる」と言います。
"こる" means a part of the body becomes stiff and feels painful. We often say "かたがこる" (shoulders get stiff).
また、なにか一つのことに夢中になって、たくさん時間やお金を使うときにも使います。
Also, it is used when someone is absorbed in one thing and spends a lot of time or money on it.
Meanings
凝るkoru
to become stiff (of muscles)
パソコンを使いすぎて、かたがこる。
My shoulders get stiff from using the computer too much.
凝るkoru
to be absorbed in; be into something
最近、料理にこっています。
Lately, I've been really into cooking.
凝るkoru
to be elaborate; be finely made
この店はデザインがこっている。
This shop has elaborate designs.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
For sense 1, almost always with 肩 (肩がこる); expresses everyday muscle stiffness.
- Form
凝る is a godan verb; te-form 凝って (kotte) is very common in speech.
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