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もつれる

to get entangled

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Ichidan verb, intransitive verb

1. To get entangled; To get tangled; To tangle word usually written using kana alone.

2. To have poor control over (one's tongue, feet, etc.); To trip over word usually written using kana alone. See also 舌が縺れる.

3. To become complicated word usually written using kana alone.

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