N1
いてつく (itetsuku)
凍てつく
to freeze solid; to be frozen over (often used for natural phenomena or intense cold)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
A stronger and more poetic term than 凍る (kōru), often used to describe extremely cold conditions in nature or figuratively for emotions. 非常に寒くて、ものが凍りつく様子。比喩的にも使われる。
📝 Example Sentences
凍てつくような寒さの中、彼は夜通し歩き続けた。
He kept walking all night in the bitterly cold weather.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "凍てつく"!
冬の朝、湖の水面は完全に_______いた。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 冬の寒さで水面が「完全に凍る」様子を表すので、「凍てついて」が適切です。
English: To describe the water surface 'completely freezing over' due to winter cold, 'itetuite' (frozen solid) is appropriate.
English: To describe the water surface 'completely freezing over' due to winter cold, 'itetuite' (frozen solid) is appropriate.
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