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[もつ()·]
motsure
noun

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motsure

English Meaning(s) for 縺れ

noun
  1. tangle; entanglement; snarl
  2. complication; difficulties; trouble; troubles; snag

Definition and Synonyms for 縺れ

Complication the act or process of complicating
Synonyms: もつれ, もつれる, こんがらがる, 複雑化, 錯綜, 錯雑
Tangle a twisted and tangled mass that is highly interwoven
Synonyms: もつれ, もつれる
Complication a situation or condition that is complex or confused
Synonyms: もつれ, いざこざ, うるさい, もつれる, トラブル, つづらふじ, こんがらがる, , 煩雑, 紛糾, 葛藤, 複雑, 錯綜, 錯雑
Maze something jumbled or confused
Synonyms: もつれ, もつれる, ゴタゴタ, 混乱, 紛糾
Mess informal terms for a difficult situation
Synonyms: もつれ, ごたつく, どさくさ, もつれる, ゴタゴタ

Meanings for each kanji in 縺れ

» tangle; knot; fasten; fetter

Categories 縺れ is a member of

Natural Object an object occurring naturally
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Hindrance the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding
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Situation the general state of things
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Perplexity trouble or confusion resulting from complexity
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Difficulty a condition or state of affairs almost beyond one's ability to deal with and requiring great effort to bear or overcome
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