肩かたが凝こる

expression, godan verb (-ru)

have stiff shoulders

Literal physical stiffness in the shoulders, often from tension or poor posture.

• 一いち日にち中じゅうパソコンをしていたら、肩かたが凝こってしまった。

  My shoulders got stiff after working on the computer all day.

expression, godan verb (-ru)

feel tense; feel ill at ease

Idiomatic: describes a situation or atmosphere that makes one feel psychologically stiff or uncomfortable, as if one's shoulders are tensing up.

• あの上じょう司しと話はなすと、どうも肩かたが凝こる。

  Talking with that boss always makes me feel tense.

noun-modifying (irregular)

serious; sober

Prenominal use (肩の凝る or 肩が凝るような) describing something serious, highbrow, or intellectually demanding, as opposed to light entertainment.

• たまには肩かたの凝こらない映えい画がを観みたい。

  Sometimes I want to watch a light, undemanding movie.