拘泥
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 拘泥
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
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
泥
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
デ
ニ
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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