arrest, seize, concerned, adhere to

About this kanji

The kanji 「拘」 primarily means to arrest or seize, and it often relates to being concerned about something or adhering to certain principles. It is typically used as a noun, but it can also serve in verb forms. For example, in the compound 拘束 (こうそく), which means restriction, the kanji emphasizes the idea of holding something back. Another common usage is 拘る (こだわる), meaning to be obsessive or particular about something. Additionally, 拘禁 (こうきん) refers to detention, indicating the state of being held or confined. A useful note is that while this kanji often conveys a sense of being bound or restricted, it can also have nuances of careful consideration in specific contexts.

Example sentences

• 彼は自由を拘束された。

  He was bound by restrictions on his freedom.

Meanings across languages

English

arrest, seize, concerned, adhere to, despite

Tiếng Việt

bắt giữ

日本語

拘束

한국어

구속

中文

拘束

id

penangkapan, menyita, terkait

th

การจับกุม, ยึด, เกี่ยวข้อง

es

arresto, tomar

fr

arrestation, saisir

de

Festnahme, beschlagnahmen

pt

prisão, apreender, envolvendo

Common compounds

• 拘束こうそくrestriction, restraint, binding
• 拘るこだわるto be obsessive (about), to be overly concerned (with), to fuss (over)
• 拘禁こうきんdetention, custody, confinement
• 拘置こうちdetention, confinement, arrest
• 拘置所こうちしょprison, detention house, detention center
• 拘留こうりゅうcustody, detention, confinement
• 拘束時間こうそくじかんtotal hours spent working
• 拘りこだわりobsession, fixation, hangup

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