Vocab Info

N1 う-verb (る), Intransitive verb

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

    Dictionary Definition

    1. う-verb (る), Intransitive verb

      1. 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. 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. 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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    • 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 fixate on trivial mistakes.'

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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 particular about formalities...?'

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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。

      Food where the chef is particular about the ingredients and cooking method is really tasty.

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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。

      Even if you fixate on such trivial things, you won't gain anything.

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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's typically not a person who fusses over things, but when it comes to his plastic model hobby, he is extremely particular.

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