Japanese Word · Beginner
こごえる
to freeze, to be cold
Pronunciation: [ko̞ɡo̞e̞ɾɯ̟]
Meaning
to freeze, to be cold
Example
こごえそうな鴎見つめ泣いていました
Gazing at the seagulls flying in the freezing cold (literally, “who seemed like they might freeze”), I cried
Practice tips
- Practice こごえる out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for beginner-level learners.