凝らす

Meaning

1. v5svt
   to freeze; to congeal
2. v5svt
   to concentrate one's attention on; to devote oneself to something; to ponder; to meditate
3. v5svt
   to concentrate; to focus on; to devote; to apply oneself
4. v5svt
   to stiffen; to become tense

Example sentences

• 彼は息を凝らしてその光景を見つめていた。

  He was watching the scene with breathless interest.

• その部屋は装飾を凝らしている。

  The room is richly ornamented.

• そのキルトは本当によく技巧が凝らされていていいものですね。

  That quilt is really quite a piece of work with all its fine craftsmanship.