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N1 Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb

(こだわ)to fuss over, to be particular about, to be obsessive, to be fixated

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb

      1.

      to be obsessive (about), to be overly concerned (with), to fuss (over), to worry too much (about), to be picky (about), to be hung up (on), to stick to

      Usually written using kana alone
    2. Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb

      2.

      to be particular (about), to pay special attention (to), to be fastidious (about), to insist (on), to be uncompromising

      Usually written using kana alone, positive nuance
    3. Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb

      3.

      to get stuck, to be obstructed

      Dated term, Usually written using kana alone

    All Forms

    拘る 【こだわる】拘わる 【こだわる】

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    Examples

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      上司(じょうし):「些細(ささい)なミスにこだわる必要(ひつよう)はありません。」

      Boss: "There's no need to be fixated on trivial mistakes." {to fuss over, to be particular about, to be obsessive, to be fixated}

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      部下(ぶか):「形式(けいしき)こだわる意味(いみ)はあるのでしょうか…?」

      Subordinate: "Is there any sense in being so fixated on formalities...?" {to fuss over, to be particular about, to be obsessive, to be fixated}

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      シェフが材料(ざいりょう)調理(ちょうり)方法(ほうほう)(こだわ)ったこの料理(りょうり)はとても美味(おい)しいです。

      This dish, which the chef has been obsessive about in terms of ingredients and cooking methods, is very delicious. {to fuss over, to be particular about, to be obsessive, to be fixated}

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      そんなつまらない(こと)(こだわ)ったところで、()るものは(なに)もありません。

      There is nothing to gain by being fixated on such trivial matters. {to fuss over, to be particular about, to be obsessive, to be fixated}

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      (かれ)基本(きほん)(てき)物事(ものごと)(こだわ)りのない(ひと)ですが、趣味(しゅみ)のプラモデルに(かん)してはとことん(こだわ)ります。

      He is basically not a person who fusses over things, but when it comes to his hobby of plastic models, he is extremely particular. {to fuss over, to be particular about, to be obsessive, to be fixated}

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