Japanese symbol for “fuss”
拘る
こだわる
Romaji: kodawaru
to be obsessive (about); to be overly concerned (with); to fuss (over); to worry too much (about)
In Japanese, fuss is 拘る, read こだわる (kodawaru).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- v5r, vi 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)
- v5r, vi to be particular (about); to pay special attention (to); to be fastidious (about); to insist (on); to be uncompromising
- v5r, vi to get stuck; to be obstructed
Written forms: 拘る、拘わる. Readings: こだわる.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “fuss”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| うろうろ | うろうろ urouro | to be restless; to fuss; to be in a fidget |
| 擦った揉んだ | すったもんだ suttamonda | quarreling; wrangling; argument |
| 気を使う | きをつかう kiotsukau | to worry (about); to fuss (over); to be careful (about) |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 拘束 | こうそく kousoku | restriction; restraint; binding |
| 拘置 | こうち kouchi | detention; confinement; arrest |
| 拘留 | こうりゅう kouryuu | custody; detention; confinement |
| 拘禁 | こうきん koukin | detention; custody; confinement |
| 拘り | こだわり kodawari | obsession; fixation; hangup |
See also: Chinese symbol for “fuss”.
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