Japanese word

絆

Pronunciation

Romajikizuna

Meaning

  • nounties

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 絆を深めるkizuna o fuka me ru

    deepen ties

  • 絆が深いkizuna ga buka i

    have deep ties

  • 絆を結ぶkizuna o musu bu

    form ties

Similar words

つながりtsunagari: A connection between people based on shared experiences or mutual support.
結びつきmusubitsuki: A strong connection linking people, groups, or things.
縁fuchi: A relationship formed through circumstances, fate, or social connections.

Definition in Japanese

互いを大切に思い、支え合おうとする人と人とのつながり。taga i o tai setsu ni omo i sasa e a ō to su ru hito to hito to no tsu na ga ri

Word origin

絆 (kizuna, "bond") is a native Japanese word whose older meaning was an animal tether; the idea of being tied together later came to describe human relationships.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • relationshipnoun

Opposites

  • 断絶danzetsuseverancenoun

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