絡み
Meanings
1
linkage; entanglement; involvement; relationship; interaction
Refers to being connected, entangled, or involved with something or someone, often with a nuance of complexity or unwanted ties. Commonly used in phrases like 絡みがある (to be involved/connected) or 絡みで (due to involvement).
He seems to have some involvement in that incident.
I've been busy lately due to work-related connections.
This problem has complex entanglements and cannot be solved easily.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉に絡みがあるto be connected/involved with something
This incident seems to have some political entanglement.
- 〈事〉の絡みでdue to being tied up with/in connection with something
The plan is delayed due to budget-related entanglements.
- 〈人〉と絡みがあるto have some involvement/ties with someone
He apparently has some connection with that organization.