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ほつれる — meaning in English

hotsureru

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English meaning

  • snag noun An unexpected problem or obstacle.

Senses

ほつれる is used for these senses in English:

  • snag To catch or tear (e.g. fabric) upon a rough surface or projection.

snag — full definition

  1. noun An unexpected problem or obstacle.
  2. noun A small tear or pulled thread in fabric caused by catching on something sharp.
  3. verb To catch or tear on something sharp or rough.
  4. verb Informally, to manage to get or obtain something, often quickly or opportunistically.

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