こごりMeanings1nouncongealment; jelly; jellied stateusually written using kana aloneRefers 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.2nounjellied fish brothusually written using kana aloneSpecifically 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。