こだわる
Meanings
Godan verb
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 kana)
2. to be particular (about); to pay special attention (to); to be fastidious (about); to insist (on); to be uncompromising (Usually kana, positive nuance)
Other spellings
拘る拘わる
Kanji in other spellings
Pitch accent
こだわる
Examples12
日本人
Japanese are not so particular about religion.
その
The boy persisted in wearing his hair long.
殿方
It doesn't become a gentleman to fuss over trifles.
彼
He clings to his customs.
彼ら
They stick to old customs in everything.
細かいこと
Don't split hairs.