絡む

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 絡む, read からむ, joins the entangling or clinging stem 絡 with the verb ending む.
• Basic usage: 糸が針金に絡む means becoming entangled, while 客が店員に絡む means harassing or picking on someone.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Distinguishing meanings
  • The thing or person entangled with takes に; the interpersonal use is negative and aggressive.