彼は世俗にこだわらず、飄々とした態度で毎日を過ごしている。
He lives his life in an aloof manner, unconcerned with worldly conventions.
Japanese
こだわる
こだわる
Meaning: to be particular about; to be fussy about; to be obsessed with
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He is very particular about the origin of his coffee beans.
資料の内容を疎かにして見た目ばかりにこだわるのは、本末転倒だ
To neglect the content of the materials and only focus on the appearance is getting your priorities wrong.
彼はいつも些事にこだわりすぎて、大切なことを見落としがちだ
He always focuses too much on trifles and tends to overlook important things.
小事にこだわらず、全体を見るべきだ。
Don't sweat the small stuff; focus on the bigger picture.
枝葉末節にこだわって、大局を見失ってはいけない。
We must not get caught up in trivialities and lose sight of the big picture.
屑屑たる小事にこだわらず、もっと広い視野を持つべきだ。
You should have a broader perspective instead of obsessing over trivial matters.
その作家は内容より彫虫篆刻にこだわりすぎると批判された
That writer was criticized for being too concerned with stylistic flourishes rather than content.
大切な時に薄物細故にこだわるべきではない
One shouldn't get caught up in trivial matters at important times.
Usage Notes
Used when someone cares about small details or shows strong attachment to a particular choice or method.
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