Keyword
constrain
Info
FrequencyTop 1400-1500
Type
Jōyō 
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KankenLevel 3
Heisig706
Readings
こう
(73%)
かか
(8%)
Composed of
left hand
phrase
Used in vocabulary (47 in total)
restriction; restraint; binding; constraint
to be involved (in); to get involved (in); to relate to (a matter); to pertain to; to (seriously) affect; to concern
in spite of; despite; although; nonetheless; nevertheless; but
Examples (9 in total)
And it ties you down for a long time, too.
It's hard being tied down by the company even on days off.
Depending on how things go, we may need to detain her and question her.