godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb
freeze to; be frozen to
Describes something becoming stuck to a surface by freezing, or being frozen in place. Often used with に or と.
寒さで手が鉄棒に凍りついた。
My hands froze to the iron bar from the cold.
湖の表面が凍りついている。
The surface of the lake is frozen solid.
godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb
freeze hard; freeze completely
Emphasizes thorough freezing, often of a liquid or object becoming solid ice. Can also be used figuratively for being frozen in fear or shock.
水道管が凍りついて水が出ない。
The water pipe froze completely and no water comes out.
恐怖で体が凍りついた。
My body froze in terror.