to be involved (in); to get involved (in); to concern oneself (with); to take part (in); to interfere (in)

to relate to (a matter); to pertain to; to concern; to have to do with

to (seriously) affect; to concern; to have a serious bearing (on)

拘る only

to stick (to); to adhere (to); to be particular (about)

Expressions

in spite of; despite; although

Conjunction

nonetheless; nevertheless; but; (and) yet

to be obsessive (about); to be overly concerned (with); to fuss (over); to worry too much (about); to be picky (about); to be hung up (on); to stick to

Positive nuance

to be particular (about); to pay special attention (to); to be fastidious (about); to insist (on); to be uncompromising

Dated term

to get stuck; to be obstructed

restriction; restraint; binding; constraint

obsession; fixation; hangup; determination; fastidiousness; pickiness about (trait, style, etc.)

complaining; criticizing

speciality (e.g. of a restaurant)

Usu. as 〜にも

in spite of; despite; although

As 〜に

regardless of; irrespective of

Conjunction

nonetheless; nevertheless; but; (and) yet

adhering to; being a stickler for; being particular about; worrying too much about

to detain; to take into custody

prison; detention house; detention center; jail