凝

凝 — congeal, freeze, stiff

Learn the correct stroke order for 凝 (congeal), a 16-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school16 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 16

On'yomi (音読み)ギョウgyou

Kun'yomi (訓読み)こ.るkoru、こ.らすkorasu、こご.らすkogorasu、こご.らせるkogoraseru、こご.るkogoru

Strokes16

Radical冫

Frequency#1712

Meaningscongeal, freeze, stiff, be absorbed in

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

凝るこるto become stiff (of muscles)verb

凝固ぎょうこcoagulation; freezing; solidificationnoun

凝視ぎょうしstare; gaze; fixationnoun

凝縮ぎょうしゅくcondensation (of ideas, emotions, etc.); concentrationnoun

凝ったこったelaborate; exquisite; ornate

凝り性こりしょうtendency to become totally absorbed in something; monomania; perfectionismnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 凝 (congeal) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 16 strokes with radical 冫.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 凝 is #1712, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

凝るこる — to become stiff (of muscles)

凝固ぎょうこ — coagulation; freezing; solidification

凝視ぎょうし — stare; gaze; fixation

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 凝 have?

The kanji 凝 (congeal) has 16 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 凝?

凝 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 凝 mean?

凝 means: congeal, freeze, stiff, be absorbed in. On'yomi readings: ギョウ. Kun'yomi readings: こ.る, こ.らす, こご.らす, こご.らせる, こご.る.

What JLPT level is 凝?

凝 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.