How to say 'Fuss' in Japanese | こだわる

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The Japanese word for Fuss is 'Kodawaru', written as こだわる in Japanese.

word

こだわる

Meaning

Fuss

Reading

Kodawaru

Explanation

The Japanese verb 'こだわる (kodawaru)' means 'to fuss' or 'to be particular about something'. It is often used to describe someone who pays excessive attention to details or insists on specific standards. This verb can be used in both positive and negative contexts, depending on whether the attention to detail is seen as a strength or a flaw. For example: he fusses over small details「彼は細かいことにこだわる」(かれはこまかいことにこだわる). She is particular about the quality of her work「彼女は仕事の質にこだわる」(かのじょはしごとのしつにこだわる). The verb can also imply a sense of stubbornness or inflexibility when someone refuses to compromise on their preferences.

Part Of Speech

verb

Frequency

4050

Composition

hiragana

Handwriting

This word is an ichidan verb. To learn how it transforms in different tenses and forms, explore all its conjugations.

Hiragana in the Word こだわる

This word contains 4 Hiragana characters :

hiragana

こ

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hiragana

だ

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hiragana

わ

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hiragana

る

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'Kodawaru' means 'Fuss' .

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