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B1 verb #8,500 más común 9 min de lectura

凝縮する

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At the A1 level, you don't need to use the word 凝縮する (gyōshuku suru) very often because it is a bit formal. However, it is helpful to know it means 'to become small and strong' or 'to turn into water'. Imagine steam from a hot kettle hitting a cold window and turning into water drops. That process is 凝縮する. You might see this word in very simple science books for children. For now, think of it as a special word for 'water drops appearing from thin air' or 'making a long story very short and meaningful'. It is much more difficult than the word 'small' (chiisai), but it helps you describe things more accurately. When you see it, just remember: many things becoming one strong thing.

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At the A2 level, you can start to understand 凝縮する in the context of descriptions. You might see it in a travel brochure describing a small town that has 'everything condensed' into it. For example, 'The charm of Japan is condensed (凝縮されている) in this village.' This means the village has all the best parts of Japan in one small place. You also see it in basic weather explanations. Instead of just saying 'it rained,' a weather report might say 'moisture condensed (凝縮した) to form clouds.' It is a 'suru' verb, so you use it like 'noun + suru'. It is a step up from the word 'matomeru' (to summarize), used when you want to sound a little more professional or descriptive.

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At the B1 level, 凝縮する becomes a very useful word for expressing the 'essence' of something. You should be able to use it to talk about movies, books, or technology. If a smartphone has many high-tech features in a small body, you can say the technology is 'condensed' (凝縮されている). If a short poem makes you feel many emotions, you can say the emotions are 'condensed' in the poem. You should also be careful not to confuse it with 'asshuku' (compression like a ZIP file) or 'nōshuku' (concentration like juice). 凝縮 implies that the quality or essence has become very thick and rich. It is a great word to use when giving a presentation about a product or reviewing a piece of art.

At the B2 level, you are expected to use 凝縮する in academic and professional settings. You should understand its nuance of 'distillation'. In a business report, you might describe a successful strategy as the 'condensation of years of market research'. You should be comfortable with the passive form '凝縮されている' to describe states of being. You will also encounter this word in literature where authors use it to describe intense atmospheres or moments in time that seem to hold the weight of many years. It requires an understanding of the kanji 凝 (congeal/concentrate) and 縮 (shrink). You can use it to explain complex phenomena in science or deep meanings in the humanities with precision.

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At the C1 level, 凝縮する is a tool for nuanced expression. You can use it to discuss philosophical concepts, such as how a single moment in a play 'condenses' the entire tragic arc of a character. You will see it used in high-level socio-political commentary to describe how a specific law or event 'condenses' the contradictions of a society. At this level, you should be able to distinguish between 凝縮 (condensation), 凝集 (aggregation), and 収斂 (convergence) with ease. Your usage should reflect the poetic quality of the word—the idea that density creates power. You might use it in a thesis or a formal speech to emphasize that a conclusion is the 'condensed essence' of a vast body of evidence.

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At the C2 level, your mastery of 凝縮する allows you to appreciate its use in the most sophisticated Japanese prose. You understand its role in describing the 'Bose-Einstein condensation' in quantum physics, as well as its metaphorical power in the works of masters like Natsume Soseki or Yukio Mishima. You can use it to describe the 'density' of time or the 'condensation' of human history into a single artifact. You are aware of its phonetic weight and how it contributes to the formal tone of a text. You can effortlessly weave it into discussions about aesthetics, where 'condensed beauty' (凝縮された美) is a key concept. At this stage, the word is not just a vocabulary item, but a conceptual lens through which you view the world.

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A formal verb meaning 'to condense' or 'to distill essence'.
Used in science for gas-to-liquid transitions like dew formation.
Used in arts/business to describe packing meaning into small forms.
Commonly found in the passive form '凝縮されている' (is condensed).

The Japanese verb 凝縮する (gyōshuku suru) is a sophisticated term that primarily describes the process of condensation or the act of concentrating something into a denser form. At its most literal, scientific level, it refers to the physical phenomenon where gas or vapor turns into a liquid, such as water droplets forming on a cold glass. However, its usage extends far beyond physics into the realms of literature, art, and abstract thought. When we speak of 凝縮する in a metaphorical sense, we are talking about taking a vast amount of information, emotion, or experience and distilling it down to its absolute essence. Imagine a three-hundred-page novel being summarized into a single, hauntingly beautiful haiku; that haiku is the essence of the novel, 凝縮された (condensed). This word carries a nuance of 'richness' and 'density' that simpler words like 詰める (tsumeru - to pack) or まとめる (matomeru - to summarize) lack. It implies that nothing has been lost in the process of shrinking; rather, the quality has become more intense because the volume has decreased.

Scientific Context: In physics and chemistry, this term is used to describe phase transitions. For example, '水蒸気が凝縮して水滴になる' (Water vapor condenses and becomes water droplets). It is a formal, precise term used in textbooks and technical reports.

冬の朝、窓ガラスに水蒸気が凝縮する様子はとても美しい。 (The way water vapor condenses on the windowpane on a winter morning is very beautiful.)

Abstract Context: In creative fields, it describes the concentration of meaning. '彼の人生がこの一冊の詩集に凝縮されている' (His entire life is condensed into this one volume of poetry). This implies that the poems are heavy with the weight of his lived experience.

この映画には、都会の孤独が凝縮されている。 (In this movie, the loneliness of the city is condensed.)

The word consists of two kanji: 凝 (gyō), meaning to congeal, freeze, or concentrate, and 縮 (shuku), meaning to shrink or contract. Together, they create a powerful image of something being pulled inward to become stronger and more solid. You will often hear this in documentaries, academic lectures, or when someone is praising a high-quality piece of work that manages to convey a lot in a short amount of time. It is a B1 level word because while the concept is simple, the usage is often elevated and requires an understanding of both physical and metaphorical states. Using this word correctly shows a high level of Japanese proficiency, as it moves beyond basic descriptions into the territory of nuance and intensity.

最新の技術がこの小さなチップに凝縮されている。 (The latest technology is condensed into this tiny chip.)

Using 凝縮する requires attention to the particles used. Most commonly, you will see the particle が (ga) to indicate the subject that is undergoing the condensation, or に (ni) to indicate the destination or the container into which something is being condensed. For example, 'AがBに凝縮する' (A condenses into B). Because it is a suru-verb, it can be used in the active form (凝縮する) or the passive/statitive form (凝縮されている - is condensed). The latter is extremely common when describing the finished state of a creative work or a technological product.

Grammar Pattern 1: Physical Change: [Noun] + が + 凝縮する. Used for scientific descriptions of gas turning to liquid. Example: 水蒸気が冷えて凝縮する (Water vapor cools and condenses).

空気中の水分が凝縮して雲ができる。 (Moisture in the air condenses to form clouds.)

Grammar Pattern 2: Metaphorical Essence: [Essence/Abstract Concept] + が + [Location/Object] + に + 凝縮されている. This describes something being packed with meaning. Example: 伝統がこの建物に凝縮されている (Tradition is condensed in this building).

彼の10年間の努力がこの3分間の演技に凝縮されていた。 (Ten years of his effort were condensed into this three-minute performance.)

It is also important to note that 凝縮する is a transitive/intransitive pair in many contexts, but in modern Japanese, it is frequently used as an intransitive verb (something condenses) or in a causative-passive structure (is made to condense). If you want to say you condensed something yourself, you might use '凝縮させる' (gyōshuku saseru - to make something condense). For example, '情報を凝縮させる' (to condense information). In professional settings, this word suggests a high degree of precision. If a boss asks you to '情報を凝縮して報告して' (condense the information and report), they aren't just asking for a summary; they want the most vital points presented in a potent, impactful way.

このエッセイは、彼の思想を凝縮したものだ。 (This essay is a condensation of his thoughts.)

You will encounter 凝縮する in several distinct environments. First, in the world of science and technology. Weather reports on NHK or educational programs about the environment will use it to explain humidity, rain, and dew point. If you are reading a manual for an air conditioner or a refrigerator, you will see warnings about '結露' (kekkyō - dew formation) which is a result of moisture '凝縮する'-ing. In these contexts, the word is literal and technical.

Media and Art Criticism: In literary reviews or art critiques, this word is a favorite. Critics use it to praise a director who can tell a complex story in a short film, or a painter who captures an entire landscape in a small canvas. You might hear: 'この作品には作者の美学が凝縮されています' (The author's aesthetics are condensed in this work).

短編小説の魅力は、限られた言葉の中に人生が凝縮されている点にある。 (The charm of short stories lies in the fact that life is condensed within limited words.)

Business and Marketing: In marketing, it is used to describe high-performance products. A skincare brand might say their serum has '美容成分を凝縮した' (condensed beauty ingredients). A tech company might brag about '最先端の機能を凝縮したスマートフォン' (a smartphone that condenses cutting-edge features).

このスープには、素材の旨味が凝縮されている。 (The savory flavor of the ingredients is condensed in this soup.)

Finally, you might hear it in academic lectures. Professors of sociology or history might talk about how a particular historical event '凝縮する' the tensions of an entire era. It is a word used by people who want to sound precise and intellectual. While you won't hear it much in casual slang or at a loud party, it is a staple of 'proper' or 'adult' Japanese (大人の日本語). Understanding it allows you to participate in deeper conversations about quality, essence, and the nature of things.

彼のスピーチは、平和への願いが凝縮された素晴らしいものだった。 (His speech was a wonderful thing, condensed with a wish for peace.)

One of the most common mistakes learners make with 凝縮する is confusing it with similar-sounding or similar-meaning words like 濃縮 (nōshuku), 圧縮 (asshuku), or 要約 (yōyaku). While they all involve making things smaller or more concentrated, their specific contexts are quite different. 濃縮 is almost exclusively for liquids (like orange juice concentrate), while 圧縮 is for physical pressure (like compressing a file or a gas). 要約 is strictly for summarizing text. Using 凝縮 when you mean 'summarize a book' (要約) can sound a bit too poetic or dramatic for a simple homework assignment.

Mistake: Using it for physical 'packing': Don't use 凝縮する to say you packed your suitcase. Use '詰める' (tsumeru). 凝縮 implies a change in state or an intensification of essence, not just fitting things into a box.

× 荷物をカバンに凝縮する。
○ 荷物をカバンに詰める。

Mistake: Confusing with 濃縮 (Concentration): If you are talking about making 'concentrated juice', use 濃縮 (nōshuku). 凝縮 (gyōshuku) is about the vapor turning to liquid or the abstract essence being distilled. You wouldn't say '凝縮したオレンジジュース'.

× データを凝縮して保存する。
○ データを圧縮して保存する。 (Use 圧縮 for data compression/physical pressure.)

Another error is the incorrect use of particles. Because it is often used in the passive sense (is condensed), learners sometimes forget the に particle. It's not just 'that it is condensed', but 'where' it is condensed into. 'この歌に彼の人生が凝縮されている' (His life is condensed in this song). Without the 'ni', the sentence feels incomplete. Finally, avoid using it in very casual, daily situations. Saying 'I'll condense my lunch into one bite' sounds like you're a mad scientist. Stick to describing art, science, or high-quality products.

× この部屋には熱気が凝縮している。
○ この部屋には熱気がこもっている。 (Use こもる for heat/smell filling a room.)

Japanese has many words that deal with 'compactness' or 'concentration'. Choosing the right one depends on whether you are talking about physics, data, liquids, or summaries. Here is a breakdown of how 凝縮する compares to its neighbors.

凝縮 (Gyōshuku) vs. 圧縮 (Asshuku): 凝縮 is about phase change (vapor to liquid) or metaphorical essence. 圧縮 is about force or reduction in volume (compressing air, compressing a ZIP file, compressing a schedule).

凝縮 (Gyōshuku) vs. 濃縮 (Nōshuku): 濃縮 specifically refers to increasing the concentration of a substance by removing a solvent (like boiling down water to make a thick sauce). 凝縮 is more about the vapor turning into liquid or the 'spirit' of something being packed into a form.

果汁を濃縮してジュースを作る。 (Concentrate fruit juice to make juice.) vs. 都会の魅力がこの街に凝縮されている。 (The charm of the city is condensed in this town.)

凝縮 (Gyōshuku) vs. 要約 (Yōyaku): 要約 is a functional word for summarizing text or a speech. It is what you do for a report. 凝縮 is more artistic and implies that the 'soul' of the original is preserved in the smaller version.

この一冊に彼の知恵が凝縮されている。 (His wisdom is condensed into this one volume.)

Other related words include 集約 (shūyaku), which means to consolidate or aggregate (like consolidating opinions into one plan), and 凝集 (gyōshū), which is used in biology or chemistry to mean aggregation or clumping (like blood cells clumping together). 凝縮 stands out because of its dual life as a scientific term for condensation and a literary term for essence. It is the word you choose when you want to emphasize that something small is incredibly powerful and meaningful.

How Formal Is It?

Dato curioso

The kanji 凝 is also used in '肩凝り' (kata-kori), which means stiff shoulders. It implies the muscles have 'congealed' or become hard.

Guía de pronunciación

UK ɡjoʊ.ʃɯ.kɯ.sɯ.ɾɯ

US ɡjoʊ.ʃɯ.kɯ.sɯ.ɾɯ

Flat pitch (Heiban), meaning the tone stays relatively level after the initial rise.

Rima con

教育 (kyōiku) 恐縮 (kyōshuku) 短縮 (tanshuku) 終焉 (shūen - partial) 終局 (shūkyoku) 習得 (shūtoku) 執着 (shūchaku) 収穫 (shūkaku)

Errores comunes

Pronouncing 'gyo' as two syllables 'gi-yo'. It should be one smooth sound.
Over-emphasizing the final 'u' in 'shuku'. It is often whispered or shortened.
Confusing 'shuku' with 'shoku' (food/color).
Misplacing the long vowel on 'gyō'.
Confusing the 'sh' in 'shuku' with a hard 's'.

Nivel de dificultad

Lectura 4/5

The kanji '凝' is N1 level and complex to write, though the word is B1 conceptually.

Escritura 5/5

Writing '凝' from memory is challenging for many learners.

Expresión oral 3/5

Pronunciation is straightforward, but finding the right context is key.

Escucha 3/5

Easy to hear, but can be confused with 'nōshuku' or 'shūshuku' if not careful.

Qué aprender después

Requisitos previos

水蒸気 (Suijōki) 現象 (Genshō) 縮む (Chidimu) 集中 (Shūchū) まとめる (Matomeru)

Aprende después

濃縮 (Nōshuku) 圧縮 (Asshuku) 収縮 (Shūshuku) 凝固 (Gyōko) 蒸発 (Jōhatsu)

Avanzado

収斂 (Shūren) 昇華 (Shōka) 凝集 (Gyōshū) 一元化 (Ichigenka)

Gramática que debes saber

Suru-verbs

凝縮する、凝縮した、凝縮しない。

Passive State (-te iru)

魅力が凝縮されている。

Causative (-saseru)

情報を凝縮させる。

Noun Modification

凝縮された旨味。

Te-form for Cause/Reason

水蒸気が凝縮して雨になる。

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水蒸気が凝縮して水になります。

Water vapor condenses and becomes water.

Verb + te form to show sequence.

この本は短く凝縮されています。

This book is condensed short.

Passive form used as an adjective.

雲は水気が凝縮したものです。

Clouds are condensed moisture.

Noun + no desu.

エッセンスを凝縮します。

I will condense the essence.

Standard suru-verb.

窓が凝縮した水でぬれています。

The window is wet with condensed water.

Past tense modifying a noun.

大切なことを凝縮して話します。

I will condense the important things and talk.

Adverbial use of te-form.

空気が冷えると凝縮します。

When air cools, it condenses.

Conditional 'to'.

このスープは味が凝縮している。

This soup's flavor is condensed.

State of being with -te iru.

冬の朝、窓に水分が凝縮する。

On winter mornings, moisture condenses on windows.

Time particle 'ni'.

この町には日本の魅力が凝縮されている。

The charm of Japan is condensed in this town.

Passive state.

要点を凝縮してメモを書いた。

I condensed the main points and wrote a memo.

Object marker 'o'.

蒸気が凝縮する現象を観察する。

Observe the phenomenon where steam condenses.

Noun modification.

彼の努力がこのメダルに凝縮されている。

His effort is condensed in this medal.

Metaphorical use.

この小さなカメラに機能が凝縮している。

Functions are condensed in this small camera.

Intransitive use.

短い言葉に思いを凝縮させる。

Condense thoughts into short words.

Causative form.

スープを煮詰めて旨味を凝縮した。

I boiled down the soup and condensed the flavor.

Compound action.

その映画は、現代社会の闇を凝縮していた。

That movie condensed the darkness of modern society.

Past continuous.

最新の技術がこのチップに凝縮されている。

The latest technology is condensed into this chip.

Technical context.

この一冊に彼の哲学が凝縮されている。

His philosophy is condensed into this one volume.

Abstract concept.

情報を凝縮して、簡潔なレポートを作成した。

I condensed the information and created a concise report.

Business context.

水蒸気が凝縮して雨が降る仕組みを学ぶ。

Learn the mechanism where water vapor condenses and rain falls.

Complex sentence.

この香水には花の香りが凝縮されている。

The scent of flowers is condensed in this perfume.

Sensory description.

短いスピーチに感謝の気持ちを凝縮させた。

I condensed my feelings of gratitude into a short speech.

Causative usage.

伝統的な美意識がこの着物に凝縮されている。

Traditional aesthetic sense is condensed in this kimono.

Cultural context.

実験では、ガスを冷却して凝縮させる必要がある。

In the experiment, it is necessary to cool the gas and make it condense.

Nominalization 'hitsuyō'.

この短編小説は、人生の悲哀が凝縮された傑作だ。

This short story is a masterpiece in which the sorrows of life are condensed.

Relative clause.

都市の機能が駅周辺に凝縮されている。

City functions are condensed around the station.

Urban planning context.

彼の長年の研究成果がこの論文に凝縮されている。

The results of his many years of research are condensed in this paper.

Formal academic use.

宇宙の歴史を1時間に凝縮して解説する番組。

A program that explains the history of the universe condensed into one hour.

Time reduction context.

そのデザインには無駄がなく、美しさが凝縮している。

There is no waste in that design, and beauty is condensed.

Aesthetic evaluation.

激動の時代が、この一枚の写真に凝縮されている。

A turbulent era is condensed in this single photograph.

Historical context.

旨味を凝縮させた特製ソースが絶品だ。

The special sauce with condensed umami is superb.

Culinary context.

ボース・アインシュタイン凝縮は量子力学の重要な現象だ。

Bose-Einstein condensation is an important phenomenon in quantum mechanics.

Specific scientific term.

この詩集は、作者の魂の叫びを凝縮したものである。

This collection of poems is a condensation of the author's soul's cry.

Highly formal/literary.

複雑な社会問題を一言で凝縮するのは不可能だ。

It is impossible to condense complex social issues into a single word.

Infinitive-like use with 'no wa'.

その建築には、数世紀にわたる知恵が凝縮されている。

In that architecture, wisdom spanning several centuries is condensed.

Spanning time context.

感情を凝縮させた演技が観客を圧倒した。

The performance with condensed emotions overwhelmed the audience.

Impactful description.

情報の凝縮度は、現代の通信技術において極めて重要だ。

The degree of information condensation is extremely important in modern communication technology.

Abstract noun 'gyōshukudo'.

彼の沈黙には、言葉にできない怒りが凝縮されていた。

In his silence, an unspeakable anger was condensed.

Nuanced emotional state.

このブランドの哲学が、ロゴのデザインに凝縮されている。

The philosophy of this brand is condensed in the logo design.

Branding context.

万象の理を数式に凝縮しようとする試み。

An attempt to condense the logic of all things into a mathematical formula.

Philosophical/Scientific.

俳句という形式は、日本語の美を究極まで凝縮したものだ。

The haiku form is the ultimate condensation of the beauty of the Japanese language.

Linguistic analysis.

権力の矛盾がそのスキャンダルに凝縮されていた。

The contradictions of power were condensed in that scandal.

Political critique.

時の流れが一点に凝縮されるような錯覚を覚えた。

I felt an illusion as if the flow of time were condensed into a single point.

Metaphysical description.

生命の神秘をこの一滴の滴に凝縮して表現する。

Express the mystery of life by condensing it into this single drop.

Artistic intent.

その思想体系は、東洋と西洋の知を凝縮させたものだ。

That system of thought is a condensation of Eastern and Western knowledge.

Intellectual synthesis.

言語化を拒む情念が、筆致の勢いに凝縮されている。

The passions that defy verbalization are condensed in the vigor of the brushwork.

Art history terminology.

物質が極低温で凝縮し、新たな相を示す。

Matter condenses at ultra-low temperatures and exhibits a new phase.

Advanced physics.

Colocaciones comunes

水蒸気が凝縮する

エッセンスが凝縮されている

技術を凝縮する

思いを凝縮させる

旨味が凝縮した

機能が凝縮されている

魅力が凝縮された

情報を凝縮して伝える

一滴に凝縮する

時代の空気が凝縮されている

Frases Comunes

ギュッと凝縮する

— To condense tightly. Often used in marketing.

栄養をギュッと凝縮しました。

一冊に凝縮

— Condensed into one book. Common for compilations.

歴史を一冊に凝縮した本。

凝縮感のある

— Having a sense of density. Often used for wine or art.

凝縮感のある赤ワイン。

凝縮された美

— Condensed beauty. High-level praise for art.

それは凝縮された美の極致だ。

一瞬に凝縮

— Condensed into a single moment.

一生の思い出が一瞬に凝縮された。

知恵の凝縮

— Condensation of wisdom.

この道具は先人の知恵の凝縮だ。

旨味の凝縮

— Condensation of savory flavor.

干し椎茸は旨味の凝縮だ。

エネルギーが凝縮する

— Energy condenses or concentrates.

パワーが一点に凝縮する。

情報の凝縮

— Condensation of information.

情報の凝縮が必要だ。

凝縮した時間

— Condensed time. Meaning a very intense period.

凝縮した時間を過ごした。

Se confunde a menudo con

凝縮する vs 濃縮 (Nōshuku)

Used for liquids and food. Think 'concentrated juice'.

凝縮する vs 圧縮 (Asshuku)

Used for physical pressure or digital files. Think 'ZIP file'.

凝縮する vs 要約 (Yōyaku)

Used for words and text. Think 'summary'.

Modismos y expresiones

"身を凝縮させる"

— To make oneself small (usually from cold or fear).

寒さで身を凝縮させる。

Literary

"凝縮した一撃"

— A concentrated, powerful blow.

凝縮した一撃を放つ。

Fiction

"エッセンスの凝縮"

— The distillation of the core essence.

この香りはまさにエッセンスの凝縮だ。

Neutral

"魂の凝縮"

— The condensation of one's soul.

この絵は彼の魂の凝縮だ。

Artistic

"歴史の凝縮"

— History packed into one place/event.

この城は地域の歴史の凝縮だ。

Formal

"知の凝縮"

— The condensation of knowledge.

百科事典は人類の知の凝縮だ。

Formal

"一滴に凝縮された恵み"

— Blessings condensed into a single drop.

この美容液は一滴に凝縮された恵みです。

Marketing

"瞬間に凝縮された永遠"

— Eternity condensed into a moment.

そのキスは瞬間に凝縮された永遠だった。

Poetic

"怒りの凝縮"

— A buildup/concentration of anger.

彼の沈黙は怒りの凝縮だった。

Literary

"宇宙の凝縮"

— The universe in a small space.

庭園は宇宙の凝縮である。

Philosophical

Fácil de confundir

凝縮する vs 凝集 (Gyōshū)

Sounds similar and both involve 'coming together'.

Gyōshū is about particles clumping into a mass (like blood). Gyōshuku is about phase change or essence density.

血液が凝集する。

凝縮する vs 収縮 (Shūshuku)

Both have 'shuku' (shrink).

Shūshuku is simply shrinking in size (like a muscle or balloon). Gyōshuku involves becoming 'denser'.

筋肉が収縮する。

凝縮する vs 集約 (Shūyaku)

Both involve making things smaller/fewer.

Shūyaku is about consolidating multiple items/opinions into one center. Gyōshuku is about the richness of the result.

支店を一つに集約する。

凝縮する vs 凝結 (Gyōketsu)

Both start with 'Gyō' and relate to states of matter.

Gyōketsu is more specifically about 'setting' or 'freezing' into a solid/semi-solid.

セメントが凝結する。

凝縮する vs 短縮 (Tanshuku)

Both have 'shuku' (shrink).

Tanshuku is used for shortening time or distance.

時間を短縮する。

Patrones de oraciones

[Noun] が凝縮する

水が凝縮する。

[Noun] に [Noun] が凝縮されている

この本に知恵が凝縮されている。

[Noun] を凝縮させる

旨味を凝縮させる。

凝縮された [Noun]

凝縮されたデザイン。

[Noun] の凝縮

エッセンスの凝縮。

[Clause] ように凝縮する

時が止まるように凝縮する。

凝縮度を高める

情報の凝縮度を高める。

[Noun] という形式に凝縮される

俳句という形式に凝縮される。

Familia de palabras

Sustantivos

凝縮 (Gyōshuku - Condensation)

凝縮器 (Gyōshukuki - Condenser)

凝縮液 (Gyōshukueki - Condensate)

Verbos

凝縮する (Gyōshuku suru - To condense)

凝る (Koru - To get stiff / To be absorbed in)

縮む (Chidimu - To shrink)

Adjetivos

凝縮的な (Gyōshukuteki na - Condensatory)

Relacionado

濃縮 (Nōshuku)

圧縮 (Asshuku)

収縮 (Shūshuku)

凝固 (Gyōko)

凝集 (Gyōshū)

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Cómo usarlo

frequency

Common in media, art reviews, science, and high-end marketing.

Errores comunes

Using 凝縮 for summarizing a meeting. → 要約する (yōyaku suru) or まとめる (matomeru).
凝縮 implies an intensification of essence, which is too dramatic for meeting notes.
Using 凝縮 for juice concentrate. → 濃縮 (nōshuku).
Nōshuku is the standard industry term for food/liquid concentration.
Saying '荷物を凝縮する' (condensing luggage). → 荷物を詰める (nimotsu o tsumeru).
Packing a bag is just filling space, not changing the state or essence of the items.
Confusing 'Gyōshuku' with 'Gyōshū'. → Depends on context.
Gyōshū is clumping (blood); Gyōshuku is condensing (vapor/essence).
Misusing the particle 'o' with the intransitive sense. → 水蒸気が凝縮する (not 水蒸気を凝縮する).
The vapor does the action itself; use 'ga'.

Consejos

Passive is Power

In 90% of metaphorical cases, use '凝縮されている'. It sounds more natural to describe the state of a finished work.

Kanji Breakdown

Remember 凝 (congeal) + 縮 (shrink). If you can't write '凝', focus on recognizing the ice radical on the left.

Marketing Magic

If you are selling something, use '凝縮' to imply high quality and concentration of value.

Pair with Umami

A very common collocation is '旨みが凝縮'. Learn this as a set phrase for food reviews.

NHK News

Listen to weather reports on NHK to hear the literal scientific usage of the word.

Density Matters

Use this word when you want to emphasize that something is 'heavy' with meaning, not just 'short'.

Not for ZIP Files

Never use 凝縮 for computer files. That is always 圧縮 (asshuku).

Causative Form

Use '凝縮させる' when you are the one actively doing the condensing (like a chef or an editor).

Bonsai Logic

Bonsai is the ultimate cultural example of 凝縮. Use this word to explain the art to others.

Thesis Tip

In a conclusion, use '以上の議論を凝縮すると...' to sound very intellectual.

Memorízalo

Mnemotecnia

Imagine a **GYO**za (dumpling) that is **SHUKU** (shrinking) because it is being **condensed** into a super-flavorful bite.

Asociación visual

Think of a cold soda can on a hot day. The little drops of water appearing on the side are 'gyōshuku' in action.

Word Web

Vapor Liquid Essence Rich Small Powerful Science Poetry

Desafío

Try to describe your favorite movie in exactly three words using the concept of 凝縮する.

Origen de la palabra

Composed of two Sino-Japanese characters (Kanji). '凝' (gyō) originally meant water freezing or blood congealing. '縮' (shuku) meant threads being pulled tight or shrinking.

Significado original: To freeze and shrink together into a solid form.

Sino-Japanese (Kango).

Contexto cultural

No specific sensitivities. It is a neutral, formal, and scientific term.

English speakers often use 'condense' for milk or scientific contexts, but might use 'distill' or 'boil down' for metaphorical essence. 'Condense' in English can also mean to make text shorter, similar to 'summarize'.

Bose-Einstein Condensation (Physics) Haiku poetry (as a condensation of nature) Micro-technology in Japan (Sony Walkman, etc.)

Practica en la vida real

Contextos reales

Science Class

気体が液体に変化する
冷却による凝縮
露点温度
飽和水蒸気

Art/Literature Critique

エッセンスの凝縮
密度の高い表現
無駄を削ぎ落とす
象徴的な

Product Marketing

技術の凝縮
小型軽量化
贅沢な成分
ギュッと詰まった

Cooking

旨味を閉じ込める
煮詰めて凝縮させる
濃厚な味わい
素材を活かす

Personal Growth

経験の凝縮
濃い時間
学びをまとめる
成長の証

Inicios de conversación

"この映画の魅力を一言で凝縮するとしたら、何だと思いますか？"

"日本の伝統文化の中で、何が一番『日本らしさ』を凝縮していると思いますか？"

"最近、自分の時間を凝縮して何かに集中したことはありますか？"

"この料理、すごく味が凝縮されていますね。どうやって作ったんですか？"

"あなたのこれまでの人生を凝縮したような一冊の本はありますか？"

Temas para diario

今日一日の出来事を、一番大切なことだけに凝縮して書いてみましょう。

自分が大切にしている価値観が凝縮されている物はありますか？それはなぜですか？

『凝縮された時間』を過ごした経験について詳しく書いてください。

もし自分の才能を一つの形に凝縮できるとしたら、どんな形になりますか？

都会の生活と田舎の生活、どちらがより『人生の喜び』が凝縮されていると思いますか？

Preguntas frecuentes

10 preguntas

It sounds a bit too poetic. Use 要約 (yōyaku) for a school summary. Use 凝縮 if you are writing a deep literary analysis of why the book is so powerful.

濃縮 (nōshuku) is the process of boiling something down. 凝縮 (gyōshuku) describes the intense flavor that results from that process. '旨みが凝縮したスープ' is common.

Yes, it is a noun that becomes a verb with 'suru'. You can also use the noun form '凝縮' alone in technical terms like '凝縮器' (condenser).

Rarely. You wouldn't say a person is condensed unless you are speaking metaphorically about their personality being 'condensed' into their actions.

It is 'ボース・アインシュタイン凝縮' (Bōsu Ainshutain Gyōshuku).

Not really. For a small but well-designed apartment, you'd use 'コンパクト' (compact) or '機能的' (functional). If the apartment 'condenses' the history of the city, that's okay.

Yes, it is 'gyō' (ぎょう). Make sure to stretch the 'o' sound.

It's used by adults when discussing quality, art, or science. It's not common in very casual 'slangy' talk.

Usually 'が' for the thing condensing and 'に' for where it condenses.

The first kanji means freeze/congeal, but the whole word 凝縮 specifically means condense (vapor to liquid) or concentrate essence.

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