Japanese

きずな
Meaning: bond; emotional tie; connection
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

絆

Example sentences

Family bonds are very important.
彼は家族の絆を再認識した。
He realized the importance of family bonds all over again.
彼らは合宿で寝食を共にして、絆を深めた。
They deepened their bond by sharing their daily lives at the training camp.
恩愛の絆を断ち切ることはできない。
It is impossible to break the bonds of affection.
晨星落落の感があるが、今も続く旧友との絆を大切にしたい。
I feel the sadness of friends becoming fewer like stars at dawn, but I want to cherish the bonds with old friends that still remain.
戦場で同袍同沢の絆を結ぶ
They formed a close bond as comrades on the battlefield.

Usage Notes

Refers to a strong emotional connection or tie between people that is hard to break. Originally meant a tether for animals.

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