Translation guide
The English phrase "bind together" can refer to physically tying or fastening things, or to forming a close emotional or social connection. This guide covers natural Japanese expressions for both literal and figurative uses.
To join two or more objects by tying, fastening, or securing them with rope, string, tape, etc.
General verb for tying, connecting, or linking things together. Can be used for tying strings, making knots, or joining objects.
ひもを結んで荷物をまとめた。
I tied the string and bundled the luggage.
ロープを木に結びつけた。
I tied the rope to the tree.
To bind or tie tightly, often with a sense of restraining or fastening securely. Used for tying up objects or people.
新聞をひもで縛って捨てた。
I tied up the newspapers with string and threw them away.
彼は手足を縛られた。
His hands and feet were bound.
To bundle or tie things together into a bunch. Often used for grouping similar items like sticks, flowers, or papers.
花を束ねて花瓶に生けた。
I bundled the flowers and put them in a vase.
書類を輪ゴムで束ねた。
I bound the documents together with a rubber band.
To tie or bind something, often by wrapping a string around and fastening it. Can also mean to summarize or lump together.
髪を後ろでくくった。
I tied my hair back.
袋の口をひもでくくった。
I tied the mouth of the bag with string.
To create a strong connection between people, such as through shared experiences, trust, or affection.
To bind or connect people emotionally or socially. Emphasizes the act of forming a bond.
共通の趣味が二人を結びつけた。
A shared hobby bound them together.
音楽は人々を結びつける力がある。
Music has the power to bind people together.
A noun meaning bonds or ties between people, often emotional or familial. Commonly used in phrases like 絆を深める (deepen bonds).
A set phrase meaning 'to be bound by strong ties.' Used for deep, unbreakable connections.
彼らは固い絆で結ばれている。
They are bound together by strong ties.
To unite or band together, often for a common purpose. More formal and used for groups or teams.
チームが結束して優勝を目指した。
The team banded together to aim for victory.
To cause ingredients to stick or hold together, as in cooking or crafting.
To bind or connect, often used for ingredients that hold a mixture together, like eggs in a batter.
卵が生地をつなぐ役割をする。
Eggs act to bind the dough together.
To bring together or consolidate. In cooking, it can mean to bind ingredients into a cohesive mass.
結ぶ (musubu) is the most general 'tie/connect.' 縛る (shibaru) implies tight binding or restraining. 束ねる (tabaneru) is specifically for bundling multiple items together.
Directly translating 'bind together' as 一緒に縛る (issho ni shibaru) sounds unnatural. Use the appropriate verb based on context.
Family bonds are strong.
困難を乗り越えて、絆が深まった。
Overcoming difficulties deepened our bonds.
水を加えて粉をまとめる。
Add water to bind the flour together.