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.
Detain me, lock me up, whatever you like.
It's hard to tie her down with stage work when she's so extremely busy.
The lawyer sent books in to him at the detention center.
This decision is not binding on all of you.
The notorious rebel was ultimately captured and confined to jail.
This written pledge is not legally binding.