拘
拘

arrest, seize, concerned, adhere to, despite

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かか.わる

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関わる係わる拘るかかわるIntransitiveGodan verbFreq #1153
1

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

Examples
新聞によれば、彼はその陰謀に関わっていた。
According to the newspaper, he participated in the plot.
2

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

Examples
その顧客の苦情は微妙な問題に関わるものだった。
The customer's complaint was about a sensitive issue.
3

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

Examples
これは我が校の名誉にかかわる問題だ。
The problem affects the prestige of our school.
4

拘る only

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

にもかかわらずにも関わらずにも拘らずUsually kanaFreq #2742
1

Expressions

in spite of; despite; although

Examples
それにも関わらず彼は試験に合格することができた。
And yet he could pass the exam.
2

Conjunction

nonetheless; nevertheless; but; (and) yet

こだわる拘る拘わるIntransitiveUsually kanaGodan verbFreq #2956
1

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

Examples
殿方が細かいことにこだわるものではありません。
It doesn't become a gentleman to fuss over trifles.
その男の子はあくまでも髪の毛を伸ばすことにこだわった。
The boy persisted in wearing his hair long.
日本人はあまり宗教にはこだわらない。
Japanese are not so particular about religion.
2

Positive nuance

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

3

Dated term

to get stuck; to be obstructed

拘束こうそくNounTransitive～する VerbFreq #3437
1

restriction; restraint; binding; constraint

Examples
この決定は諸君全部を拘束するものではない。
This decision is not binding on all of you.
こだわり拘りNounUsually kanaFreq #7462
1

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

Examples
こだわりはお客に伝わってこそ意味をなす。
Care over the particulars only has meaning once it gets across to customers.
2

complaining; criticizing

3

speciality (e.g. of a restaurant)

かかわらず関わらず関らず拘らず拘わらず係わらずExpressionUsually kanaFreq #7949
1

Usu. as 〜にも

in spite of; despite; although

Examples
金持ちにかかわらず彼女は幸せでない。
Though she is rich, she is not happy.
2

As 〜に

regardless of; irrespective of

Examples
晴雨にかかわらず、開会式は９時に始まる予定です。
Rain or shine, the opening ceremony is to begin at nine.
それにもかかわらずそれにも関わらずそれにも拘わらずUsually kanaFreq #29899
1

Conjunction

nonetheless; nevertheless; but; (and) yet

Examples
私は疲れていたが、それにもかかわらず眠れなかった。
I was very tired, but I was nevertheless unable to sleep.
拘泥こうでいNounIntransitive～する VerbFreq #36804
1

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

Examples
君はあまり字句に拘泥しすぎるよ。
You are too much letter-bound.
身柄を拘束するみがらをこうそくするExpressionする VerbFreq #38065
1

to detain; to take into custody

拘置所こうちしょNounFreq #38731
1

prison; detention house; detention center; jail

Examples
ついに反逆者は捕らえられ、拘置所に入れられた。
The rebel was ultimately captured and confined to jail.
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