Word details
もつれる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word もつれる.
Dictionary
Entry
1
to tangle; to get tangled; to get entangled
Examples
この糸はすぐもつれる。
This thread tangles easily.
2
As 舌が〜, 足が〜, etc.
to have poor control over (one's tongue, feet, etc.); to trip over
3
to become complicated; to become difficult; to become tricky; to get into a tangle; to become messy
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
縺
tangle, knot, fasten, fetter
17 strokes
On
レン
Kun
もつ.れる
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