紐ちゅう帯たい

noun

bond; tie; link

Refers to social, emotional, or relational bonds between people, groups, or nations. Often used in formal or literary contexts.

• 両りょう国こくの間あいだには深ふかい紐ちゅう帯たいがある。

  There is a deep bond between the two countries.

• 地ち域いき社しゃ会かいの紐ちゅう帯たいを強つよめることが重じゅう要ようだ。

  It is important to strengthen the ties of the local community.

noun

obi and cord; string; belt

Literal meaning: a cord or string used to tie an obi (sash) or similar garment. Rarely used in modern everyday language; the figurative sense is dominant.

• 昔むかしの着き物ものには、紐ちゅう帯たいが欠かかせなかった。

  In old kimono, the obi cord was indispensable.