Word details

もつれ

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word もつれ.

Dictionary

Entry

つれ縺れNounUsually kanaFreq #35488
1

tangle; entanglement; snarl

2

complication; difficulties; trouble; troubles; snag

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

tangle, knot, fasten, fetter

17 strokes

On

レン

Kun

もつ.れる

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