こだわり

Quick Meaning

こだわり means "obsession; fixation; hangup; determination; fastidiousness; pickiness about (trait, style, etc.); complaining; criticizing".

Reading

• Furigana: こだわり
• Romaji: kodawari

Study Flow

First read こだわり aloud, then connect the sound "kodawari" with the meaning "obsession; fixation; hangup; determination; fastidiousness; pickiness about (trait, style, etc.); complaining; criticizing".

Recall Practice

1. Cover the English and say the meaning of こだわり.
2. Cover the Japanese and write the word for "obsession; fixation; hangup; determination; fastidiousness; pickiness about (trait, style, etc.); complaining; criticizing".
3. Say the romaji aloud: kodawari.

Mini Sentence Drill

Write one short sentence using こだわり. Keep the sentence simple, then upgrade it with a time word or place word.

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