こごり

Meanings

1

congealment; jelly; jellied state

usually written using kana alone

Refers to the process or result of liquid turning into a jelly-like solid, especially from cooling. Often used in cooking contexts.

See also: こごる

スープが冷さめてこごりになった。
The soup cooled and turned into jelly.

2

jellied fish broth

usually written using kana alone

Specifically refers to a dish where fish broth is jellied, often as a cold appetizer. Related to 煮こごり.

See also: 煮こごり

このこごりは鯛たいの出だ汁しで作つくってある。
This jellied broth is made with sea bream stock.