こだわる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word こだわる
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
Kanji in this Word
拘
8 strokes
Frequency: 1336
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
arrest
seize
concerned
adhere to
despite
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かか.わる
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