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絡む
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 絡む.
Dictionary
Entry
1
to twine; to get tangled; to get entangled; to get caught (in)
2
to be involved (e.g. of money in a matter); to get involved (in); to be a factor (in); to have an influence
Examples
彼らのけんかには多くの要因がからんでいる。
There are many factors behind the quarrel between them.
3
to pick a quarrel (with); to find fault (with); to pester; to hassle
Examples
居酒屋で変なおっさんにからまれた。
I was given a hard time by a strange guy at the tavern.
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