JLPT N1

arrest; seize; be concerned with

Item 21 of 642 | 8 strokes | Radical: 扌 (hand)

Readings

On'yomiコウ
Kun'yomiかか.わる

Mnemonic

A HAND reaches out to ARREST and SEIZE the suspect.

Example Words

拘束 (こうそく) restraint; detention
拘置 (こうち) detention
拘泥 (こうでい) adherence; sticking to