Explanation

to be particular about; to be fussy about; to be obsessed with; to be finicky about

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Example Sentences

• 彼女は服装にこだわる人だ

  She is someone who is particular about her clothing.

  かのじょはふくそうにこだわるひとだ

  kanojo wa fukusou ni kodawaru hito da

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• 彼は料理の味にとてもこだわる

  He is very finicky about the taste of his food.

  かれはりょうりのあじにとてもこだわる

  kare wa ryouri no aji ni totemo kodawaru

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• 私はデザインにこだわりがあります

  I have an obsession with design.

  わたしはでざいんにこだわりがあります

  watashi wa dezain ni kodawari ga arimasu

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• 彼は完璧な仕事をするために細部にこだわる

  He pays attention to every detail in order to do a perfect job.

  かれはかんぺきなしごとをするためにさいぶにこだわる

  kare wa kanpeki na shigoto o suru tame ni saibu ni kodawaru

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• この映画はセットにこだわっています

  This movie is particular about its set design.

  このえいがはせっとにこだわっています

  kono eiga wa setto ni kodawatteimasu

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Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• 'Kodawaru' is a verb that belongs to the 五段 (godan) verb group, so it follows the conjugation rules for that group.
• This word is frequently used in various contexts to describe someone's obsession or fussiness about something.
• Understanding 'kodawaru' is crucial for JLPT N1, so practice using it in different sentences.
• Make sure to learn and use related words to develop a deeper understanding of the nuances of 'kodawaru'.
• Try to create sentences using 'kodawaru' and the related words to strengthen your grasp of the vocabulary.

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• * 一心Pronunciation
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