English–Japanese
“concentrate” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikorasu
Example
暗い道の先に目を凝らします。kura i michi no saki ni me o ko ra shi ma su
I concentrate my gaze on the dark road ahead.
How to say “concentrate” in Japanese
“Concentrate” in Japanese is 凝らす (korasu).
It centers on directing one's mind and effort into a task, often with careful thought about how to do it.
Example sentences with 凝らす
職人は展示品に細かな工夫を凝らしています。shoku nin wa ten ji hin ni koma ka na ku fū o ko ra shi te i ma su
The artisan is applying great ingenuity to the exhibit.
Tips for using 凝らす
- In everyday Japanese, the verb can describe careful planning behind a polished result, so it applies to creative choices as well as sustained attention.