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“get tangled” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikaramu

Example

髪が絡みます。kami ga kara mi ma su

My hair gets tangled.

Illustration for 絡む (get tangled)

How to say “get tangled” in Japanese

“Get tangled” in Japanese is 絡む (karamu).

Expresses strands or similar things becoming entangled with or wrapped around something else and losing their freedom of movement.

Full entry for 絡む: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 絡む

ポケットの中でイヤホンのコードが絡んでいました。po ke tto no naka de i ya ho n no kō do ga kara n de i ma shi ta

The earbud cord was tangled inside my pocket.

Tips for using 絡む

  • The contrast between 髪が絡む (kami ga karamu) and 髪を絡める (kami o karameru) shows the everyday difference between becoming tangled and causing something to become entwined.

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