Meaning

Primary

Solidify

Alternatives

Coagulate, Freeze

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

Your pudding congealed and is all hard. How on earth did it solidify like this? It shouldn't freeze unless you put it in the freezer. Unless, did you? Oh...

Reading

ぎょうこ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

煮詰めたジャムは、冷めてくると粘性が強まり、ゼリー状に凝固します。

When the jam I boiled cools it will become viscous and solidify into jelly.

Kanji Composition