こだわる
Meanings
Verb (5-dan, る, intransitive)
Usually written in kana
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
Pitch accent
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Examples (5 in total)
Why are you so obsessed with her?
I try not to dwell on the past.
It's no use trying to stick to the old ways.