凝る
koru
Translations
1.
to be absorbed in
2.
to be devoted to
3.
to become stiff
Notes
The verb '凝る' can be used both in the context of being deeply interested or involved in an activity, as well as in a physical sense, such as muscles becoming stiff. The context of the sentence usually clarifies the intended meaning.
Tags
#hobbies
#health
#interest
Examples
彼は釣りに凝っている。
Kare wa tsuri ni notte iru.
He is absorbed in fishing.
肩が凝る。
Kata ga koru.
My shoulders are stiff.
彼女は料理に凝っている。
Kanojo wa ryōri ni notte iru.
She is devoted to cooking.