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“ties” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikizuna

Example

友達との絆は大切です。tomo dachi to no kizuna wa tai setsu de su

The ties with my friends are important.

Illustration for 絆 (ties)

How to say “ties” in Japanese

“Ties” in Japanese is 絆 (kizuna).

Refers to a lasting connection that holds people together through trust, shared experiences, and mutual support.

Full entry for 絆: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 絆

一緒に困難を乗り越えて、家族の絆が深まりました。is sho ni kon nan o no ri ko e te ka zoku no kizuna ga fuka ma ri ma shi ta

By overcoming difficulties together, our family ties grew stronger.

Tips for using 絆

  • In discussions of communities, 絆 (kizuna) frequently refers to the ties that become visible when people work together or help each other.

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