This is the 5757th most frequent Japanese word.
とらわれ
Being trapped, confined, or constrained (often mentally or emotionally).
In this sentence, 'とらわれ' indicates being emotionally or mentally trapped or constrained by something, in this case, the past.
彼は過去にとらわれて、前に進むことができません。
He is trapped in the past and cannot move forward.
Here, 'とらわれ' is used to denote being constrained or overly bound by minor regulations or details.
細かい規則にとらわれず、柔軟に対応してください。
Please respond flexibly without being constrained by strict rules.
In this usage, 'とらわれ' signifies freedom from traditional molds or conventions, emphasizing creativity or novelty.