Japanese Word · Intermediate
こおりつく
to freeze over
Pronunciation: [ko̞ːɾʲit͡sɨkɯ̟]
Meaning
to freeze over
Example
2014, Frozen (Japanese dub), Walt Disney Pictures 真実の愛が凍り付いた心を溶かしたんだよ！ Shinjitsu no ai ga kōritsuita kokoro o tokashita n da yo! An act of true love will thaw a frozen heart!
I use the word "こおりつく".
Practice tips
- Practice こおりつく 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 intermediate-level learners.