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obsession
Noun

Also written as 拘り

Definitions

  1. 1. obsession
  2. 2. fixation
  3. 3. complaining
  4. 4. speciality (e.g. of a restaurant)
This noun expresses a strong personal attachment, particular preference, or stubborn insistence on doing something a certain way. It can carry either a positive nuance, suggesting passion and dedication to quality, or a slightly negative one, implying inflexibility or being overly fussy.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Hmm, feels like no one really gets what I'm so particular about.

Sentence 2

Can you be honest with me about what you're so particular about?

Sentence 3

She said, "Scent obsessions are how memories come back to life."

Sentence 4

Surprisingly, her attention to detail ended up saving the whole team!

Sentence 5

She said "the colors I surround myself with affect my whole mood."