係う

拘う、 拘らう

Reading

Kana: かかずらう

Romaji: kakazurau

Definitions

v5u

vi

1

to be mixed up with; to have a connection with (a troublesome matter)

Note: word usually written using kana alone

2

to be a stickler about; to be finicky about (some triviality)

3

to take part (in some work); to hang about; to bother (someone)

Kanji

係

Readings: ケイ、 かか.る、 かかり、 -がかり、 かか.わる

Meanings: person in charge, connection, duty, concern oneself

拘

Readings: コウ、 かか.わる

Meanings: arrest, seize, concerned, adhere to, despite

Example Sentence

明日(あした)は英語(えいご)のテストだろう、だったら今晩(こんばん)は数学(すうがく)の宿題(しゅくだい)にかかずらわっちゃだめだ。

➥You have an English test tomorrow, so don't get bogged down in your math homework tonight.