しがらみ

Also written 柵, 笧

Meanings

1. Noun weir
2. bonds; fetters; ties of obligation

Example sentences

• そうしたいのは山々だけど、色々なしがらみがあるのも確かです。
  As much as I'd love to, there are certainly many things still holding me back.

Common phrases

• しがらみに囚われない

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