Japanese Conversation · Level 130
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Japanese word
束縛
Pronunciation
Romajisokubaku
Meaning
- nounrestriction
Example
親の束縛が、彼の自立を遅らせました。oya no soku baku ga kare no ji ritsu o oku ra se ma shi ta
Parental restrictions delayed his independence.
More examples
厳しい校則の束縛から、彼女は逃れようとしています。kibi shi i kō soku no soku baku ka ra kano jo wa noga re yō to shi te i ma su
She is trying to escape the restrictions of strict school rules.
Core concept
Conveys a strong hold that prevents someone from acting independently or making free choices.
Common phrases
束縛から逃れるsoku baku ka ra noga re ru
escape from restraint
束縛を感じるsoku baku o kan ji ru
feel constrained
親の束縛oya no soku baku
parental restrictions
過度な束縛ka do na soku baku
excessive restraint
Similar words
拘束kōsoku: A force or control that keeps a person from acting freely or leaving.
制約seiyaku: A condition that limits what a person can do or choose.
制限seigen: A rule or limit that controls the range of permitted actions.
Definition in Japanese
人や物事を強く押さえつけ、自由な行動を妨げること。hito ya mono goto o tsuyo ku o sa e tsu ke ji yū na kō dō o samata ge ru ko to
Word origin
The Sino-Japanese noun 束縛 (sokubaku) joins 束 (soku, "bundle; tie") with 縛 (baku, "bind"), giving the sense of freedom tightly bound.
Usage tips
- 束縛する (sokubaku suru) is used for restrictions imposed by parents, partners, or other people, while English restriction can also refer to a simple rule or limit.