Lingaku絡む【からむ】
Frequency rank: 3,357. – 3,359.
- to twine; to get tangled; to get entangled; to get caught (in)
- to be involved (e.g. of money in a matter); to get involved (in); to be a factor (in); to have an influence
- to pick a quarrel (with); to find fault (with); to pester; to hassle
Godan verb with 'mu' ending; intransitive verb
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- to twine; to get tangled; to get entangled; to get caught (in)
- to be involved (e.g. of money in a matter); to get involved (in); to be a factor (in); to have an influence
- to pick a quarrel (with); to find fault (with); to pester; to hassle
This usage refers to objects physically getting intertwined or tangled with each other.
The threads got tangled.
This meaning is used to describe being connected or having an impact on a situation or outcome.
This meaning involves causing trouble or conflict by picking quarrels or finding faults with others.
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Last year's pop hit was set off by a serial TV drama.
John picked a quarrel with college kids near him at the bar.