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VocabJLPT N2

to twine

Godan VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

1. to twine
2. to get tangled
3. to be involved (e.g. of money in a matter)
4. to pick a quarrel (with)

This verb means to get tangled up, to be involved with, or to pick a fight with someone. It can be used literally, such as threads getting tangled, or figuratively, such as when someone pesters or meddles with another person.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

It's probably my fault the fishing line got tangled on a rock.

Sentence 2

Luck and hard work are tangled up together in ways that are hard to separate.

Sentence 3

Why does this ribbon keep catching on the corner of the box and not coming loose?

Sentence 4

Please secure the cords at that workstation so they don't get tangled in the legs.

Sentence 5

"Tie up those cords so they don't get wrapped around the legs," Mom said.