Vocab Info
N1 う-verb (る), Intransitive verb
拘るto fuss over, to be particular about, to be obsessive, to be fixated
Dictionary Definition
Common
う-verb (る), 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 alone2.
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 nuance3.
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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上司:「些細なミスにこだわる必要はありません。」
Boss: "There's no need to be fixated on trivial mistakes." {to fuss over, to be particular about, to be obsessive, to be fixated}
部下:「形式にこだわる意味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}
シェフが材料と調理方法に拘ったこの料理はとても美味しいです。
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}
そんなつまらない事に拘ったところで、得るものは何もありません。
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}
彼は基本的に物事に拘りのない人ですが、趣味のプラモデルに関してはとことん拘ります。
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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