凝 — Congeal / Freeze / Stiff / Be Absorbed In

Master (高手)ぎょう, こ, こご

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凝 (readings: ぎょう, こ, こご; Japanese kanji) means “Congeal / Freeze / Stiff / Be Absorbed In”. It is a Jōyō kanji taught in Japanese secondary school (junior & senior high) — the 高手 · Master tier beyond the grade 1–6 Kyōiku set, and appears in words such as 凝縮 (condensation).

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What does 凝 mean?

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Kanji	凝
Meaning	Congeal / Freeze / Stiff / Be Absorbed In
Readings	ぎょう, こ, こご
Grade	Master (高手 · secondary school)
Curriculum	Jōyō kanji · Japanese secondary school (JLPT N1–N2)
Example	凝縮 (condensation)

How to read 凝

凝 is read ぎょう or こ or こご depending on the word.

Words with 凝

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Updated: 2026-07-22