Godan verb, intransitive verb

Usually written with kana alone.
  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.
  2. to be particular (about), to pay special attention (to), to be fastidious (about), to insist (on), to be uncompromising. Positive nuance.
  3. to get stuck, to be obstructed. Messages.dated.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
 
 
 
こだわる
 
拘る こだわる
 
 
拘わる こだわる