Nounlinkage; entanglement; involvement; relationship; interaction

Godan verb with 'mu' ending, Intransitive verbto twine; to get tangled; to get entangled; to get caught (in) · to be involved (e.g. of money in a matter); to get involved (in); to be a factor (in); to have an influence · to pick a quarrel (with); to find fault (with); to pester; to hassle

Suffixabout; concerning; related to; -ish

Ichidan verb, Transitive verbto entwine; to twine around; to mix together · to coordinate (with) · to arrest

Nounrear gate (esp. of castle); back entrance · (opponent's) weak point · force attacking the rear of a castle

Nounbarbed metal weapon for catching criminals (Edo period)

Nounleg lock

Nounbinding (someone) hand and foot · being tied down (by rules, obligations, etc.)