執着(しゅうちゃく)

しゅうちゃく
noun, suru verb
attachment; obsession; clinging
1. attachment; obsession; clinging
A strong, often unhealthy attachment to something or someone. In Buddhist context, refers to worldly attachments that cause suffering.
お金(かね)に執着(しゅうちゃく)しすぎるのは良(よ)くない。
It's not good to be too attached to money.
過去(かこ)への執着(しゅうちゃく)を捨(す)てなければならない。
You must let go of your attachment to the past.
彼(かれ)は結果(けっか)に執着(しゅうちゃく)するあまり、過程(かてい)を軽視(けいし)している。
He's so attached to results that he neglects the process.

BUDDHIST CONTEXT:
In Buddhism, 執着(しゅうちゃく) is considered one of the causes of suffering. The teaching encourages letting go of attachments to achieve enlightenment.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 執着(しゅうちゃく)する: to be attached to; to cling to
  • 執着(しゅうちゃく)を捨(す)てる: to let go of attachment
  • 執着心(しゅうちゃくしん): clinging mind; obsessive nature

NUANCE:
Generally carries a negative connotation, implying unhealthy or excessive attachment. Unlike こだわり (which can be positive), 執着(しゅうちゃく) usually suggests something to overcome.

READING NOTE:
Also read as しゅうじゃく in Buddhist contexts.

Related Words

Related: こだわり (particular about)
general
Added 2026.1.17 2:25 · Revised 2026.2.3 23:48
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