氷こおりが張はる

expression, godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb

freeze over; become covered with ice

Describes a surface, especially water, becoming frozen and covered with a layer of ice. Often used for ponds, lakes, or puddles in winter.

See also: 張る (はる)

• 今朝けさは寒さむくて、池いけに氷こおりが張はっていた。

  It was so cold this morning that the pond was frozen over.

• 気き温おんが下さがると、道どう路ろに氷こおりが張はることがある。

  When the temperature drops, the road can become covered with ice.