入り組む
hairikumuto be complex or intricate; to be convoluted
この地図は入り組んでいて、迷いやすい。
This map is convoluted and easy to get lost in.
この問題は入り組んでおり、簡単に解決できない。
This problem is complex and cannot be easily resolved.
Often used to describe physical structures, plans, or situations that are highly intricate or difficult to navigate.
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Literal vs. Figurative Use
While often used for physical structures, '入り組む' can also describe abstract complexity, such as in relationships or systems.
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Common Contexts
Frequently appears in descriptions of maps, plans, or situations that are difficult to navigate or understand.
📖Word Origin
Derived from the verb '入る' (to enter) and the suffix '-組む' (to intertwine or combine), suggesting a state of being deeply interconnected or entangled.
📝Usage Notes
Can be used both literally (e.g., for physical structures) and metaphorically (e.g., for abstract concepts like relationships or systems).