凝(こ)り性(しょう)

こりしょう
noun
perfectionist tendency; tendency to get absorbed in things
person
1. perfectionist tendency; tendency to get absorbed in things; fastidious nature
A personality trait of becoming deeply absorbed in something and pursuing it to a meticulous degree. Can describe the trait itself or a person who has it.
彼(かれ)は凝(こ)り性(しょう)だから何(なん)でも徹底的(てっていてき)にやる。
He has a perfectionist streak, so he does everything thoroughly.
凝(こ)り性(しょう)なので、料理(りょうり)を始(はじ)めたら道具(どうぐ)もスパイスも全部(ぜんぶ)揃(そろ)えてしまう。
Because of my perfectionist nature, once I start cooking, I end up buying all the tools and spices.
凝(こ)り性(しょう)なところがあって、趣味(しゅみ)を始(はじ)めるとお金(かね)も時間(じかん)もかけすぎてしまう。
I have a tendency to get obsessive, so when I start a hobby, I end up spending too much money and time on it.

Usage

凝(こ)り性(しょう) comes from 凝(こ)る (to be devoted to, to be particular about) + 性(しょう) (nature, temperament). It is usually used positively or neutrally, suggesting dedication rather than unhealthy obsession.

Common collocations

  • 凝(こ)り性(しょう)な人(ひと) (a person with perfectionist tendencies)
  • 凝(こ)り性(しょう)なところがある (to have a perfectionist streak)

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Related Words

Synonym: 完璧主義(かんぺきしゅぎ) (perfectionism (stronger))
Related: 心配性(しんぱいしょう) (worrywart)
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Added 2026.3.4 20:14 · Revised 2026.10.4 11:07
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