noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
freezing; becoming frozen
Intransitive use for water, liquids, or surfaces turning into ice. Also used as a noun for the state of being frozen.
寒波で湖が凍結した。
The lake froze due to the cold wave.
道路の凍結に注意してください。
Please be careful of icy roads.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
freeze; moratorium; suspension
Transitive use for deliberately freezing assets, prices, wages, accounts, or projects. Often used in economic, legal, or administrative contexts.
政府は預金口座を凍結した。
The government froze the bank accounts.
新規プロジェクトは予算凍結で止まっている。
The new project is on hold due to a budget freeze.