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拘る こだわる N1

  1. to be hung up (on); to be obsessive (about); to be overly concerned (with); to be picky (about); to fuss (over); to stick to; to worry too much (about)
  2. to be fastidious (about); to be particular (about); to be uncompromising; to insist (on); to pay special attention (to)
  3. to be obstructed; to get stuck
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