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拘泥

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 拘泥

うでい
~する Verb
Noun
Intransitive
Freq #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.

Kanji in this Word

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
8 strokes
Frequency: 1589
JLPT N2
Grade 8

Meanings

mud
mire
adhere to
be attached to

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
デイ
ナイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
どろ
なず.む
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
ひじ
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