Translation guide
The English word "bond" covers a wide range of meanings, from emotional connections to financial instruments and physical adhesives. This guide breaks down the most common uses for learners.
A close, often emotional, connection between people, such as family, friends, or romantic partners.
The most common and natural word for a deep emotional bond, especially between family, close friends, or a community. It implies a strong, often unbreakable, connection.
Family bonds are more important than anything.
They are connected by a strong bond.
A more neutral term for a connection or link, which can be emotional, social, or even abstract. Less emotionally charged than 絆.
Community bonds are weakening.
Emphasizes the sense of being connected or linked. Often used for human relationships, networks, or even spiritual connections.
I want to cherish my bonds with people.
Literally "heart connection." Used to emphasize the emotional or spiritual aspect of a bond.
Even without words, if there is a bond of the heart, you can understand each other.
A certificate of debt issued by a government or corporation, paying interest and returning the principal at maturity.
The standard financial term for a bond. Used in all formal and business contexts.
Government bonds are bonds issued by the government.
Specifically a corporate bond.
Specifically a government bond.
The force holding atoms together in a molecule, or the sticking together of two surfaces.
The general term for chemical bonding or joining. Used in science and engineering.
Hydrogen bonds are important intermolecular bonds.
Refers to adhesion or gluing, often in a physical or industrial context.
Joining or bonding, often used in manufacturing or construction (e.g., welding, bonding materials).
A formal written agreement or promise, often involving a sum of money as a guarantee.
A deposit or bond money paid as security, e.g., for renting an apartment or bail.
A security bond is required when renting an apartment.
Collateral or security for a loan; can be used in contexts like bail bond.
A deed or written pledge; somewhat old-fashioned but can refer to a bond in a legal sense.
Something that confines or ties, either physically or metaphorically.
Restraint, bondage, or restriction. Can be physical or metaphorical (e.g., social bonds that limit freedom).
He wanted to break free from the bonds of tradition.
Physical restraint or confinement, often used in legal or police contexts.
Binding or tying; can be used figuratively for restrictions or rules that bind.
A type of high-quality paper used for writing or printing.
When talking about human relationships, do not directly translate "bond" as 接着 (adhesion) or 債券 (financial bond). Use 絆 or 結びつき instead.
We share a strong bond.
絆 (kizuna) is the most emotional and implies a deep, often lifelong bond (family, close friends). 結びつき (musubitsuki) is more neutral and can refer to any connection or link. 繋がり (tsunagari) emphasizes the state of being connected and is often used for networks or human relationships in a broader sense.
He invests in bonds.
The company raised funds by issuing corporate bonds.
日本国債は安全な投資先と見なされている。
Japanese government bonds are considered a safe investment.
この接着剤は強力な接着力を発揮する。
This adhesive exhibits strong bonding strength.
金属の接合には溶接が用いられる。
Welding is used for bonding metals.
He put up his house as a bond for bail.
借金の証文を書く。
To write a bond for a debt.
容疑者は拘束された。
The suspect was placed in bonds (restrained).
The bonds of the rules are too strict.
上質紙はインクの吸収が良い。
Bond paper absorbs ink well.