English–Japanese

“congeal” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikogoru

Example

スープがこごります。sū pu ga ko go ri ma su

The soup congeals.

Illustration for こごる (congeal)

How to say “congeal” in Japanese

“Congeal” in Japanese is こごる (kogoru).

Describes a liquid becoming firm or solid as it cools, usually by setting rather than by forming ice.

Full entry for こごる: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with こごる

煮魚の煮汁が冷えてこごりました。ni zakana no ni jiru ga hi e te ko go ri ma shi ta

The broth from the simmered fish cooled and congealed.

Tips for using こごる

  • In cooking and food writing, congeal often describes soup, broth, or melted fat becoming set as it cools, while freeze usually involves ice formation.

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