Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb
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
Usually written using kana alone
殿方が細かいことにこだわるものではありません。It doesn't become a gentleman to fuss over trifles. to be particular (about); to pay special attention (to); to be fastidious (about); to insist (on); to be uncompromising
Usually written using kana alonepositive nuance
to get stuck; to be obstructed
Dated termUsually written using kana alone
Also written 拘わる【こだわる】