こだわる
こだわる
godan verb
to be particular about; to insist on; to obsess over
1.
to be particular about, to insist on, to have high standards for
To care deeply about quality or details of something, often used positively to describe dedication to craft or standards.
素材にこだわる。
Be particular about ingredients.
この店は味にこだわっている。
This shop is particular about flavor.
彼は靴にこだわりがあって、いつも高級ブランドを選ぶ。
He's particular about shoes and always chooses luxury brands.
2.
to be fixated on, to be hung up on, to dwell on
To be unable to let go of something, often used negatively to describe excessive attachment to trivial matters.
過去にこだわるな。
Don't dwell on the past.
細かいことにこだわりすぎだ。
You're too hung up on the small details.
勝ち負けにこだわらず、楽しむことが大事だ。
It's important to enjoy yourself without fixating on winning or losing.
TRANSITIVITY:
- Type: 自動詞 (intransitive)
- Takes に particle: 〜にこだわる
ASPECT (ている):
- こだわっている means 'is particular about' (ongoing state/attitude)
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 〜にこだわる: to be particular about ~
- こだわりの〜: ~ made with care, artisanal ~
- こだわりがある: to have particular standards
- こだわりが強い: to have strong preferences
NUANCE: Originally こだわる was mainly negative (to be fixated, to fuss). In modern usage, sense 1 (positive: dedication to quality) is dominant, especially in marketing and food culture. こだわりの一品 (a carefully crafted item) is a common advertising phrase.