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A5 う-verb (る), Intransitive verb
凝るto grow stiff, to be absorbed in, to be devoted to, to be a fanatic, to elaborate
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- う-verb (る), Intransitive verb - 1. - to become stiff (of muscles) 
- 2. - to get absorbed in, to develop a passion for, to devote oneself to, to become obsessed with, to get hooked on 
- 3. - to be elaborate, to be intricate, to be exquisite, to be particular about, to pay great attention to 
 
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凝る 【こる】
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- 母は花道に凝っていて、毎日花を生けている。 - My mother is devoted to flower arrangement and arranges flowers every day. 
- 長時間のデスクワークのせいで肩が凝ってしまいました。 - Due to long hours of desk work, my shoulders have grown stiff. 
- 彼女はデザイナーなのだから、凝った服を着ているのも当然だ。 - Since she's a designer, it's natural for her to wear elaborate clothes. 
- 釣りに凝っている父が、ついに手作りで餌まで作り始めたのです。 - My father, who is absorbed in fishing, has finally started making bait by hand. 
- お客さんを集めたいのなら、店内のデザインや装飾には凝らなければいけない。 - If you want to attract customers, you need to elaborate on the design and decoration of the store. 
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