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.
I tied the string and bundled the luggage.
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.
I tied up the newspapers with string and threw them away.
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.
I bundled the flowers and put them in a vase.
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.
I tied my hair back.
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.
A shared hobby bound them 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.
To unite or band together, often for a common purpose. More formal and used for groups or teams.
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.
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.
Music has the power to bind people together.
Family bonds are strong.
Overcoming difficulties deepened our bonds.
They are bound together by strong ties.
水を加えて粉をまとめる。
Add water to bind the flour together.