How to use 凍える (こごえる)

Meaning of 凍える

The Japanese verb "凍える" (こごえる, kogoeru) can have various meanings depending on the context in which it is used. Here's a list of its primary meanings along with examples:

1. To freeze / To be numb with cold: Refers to the state where one's body becomes so cold that it feels numb or stiff due to extreme cold.
   • Example: 寒さで手足がこごえる。
   • Translation: Hands and feet go numb from the cold.
2. To shiver from cold: Describes the physical reaction to extreme cold, where one shivers or trembles.
   • Example: 凍えるほど寒い。
   • Translation: It's so cold that I'm shivering.

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