godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb
be connected; be linked; be tied together
Describes a concrete or abstract connection between two or more things; often used for relationships, ideas, or physical joining.
この二つの事件は深く結びついている。
These two incidents are deeply connected.
努力と成功は結
Effort and success are often linked.
godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb
result in; lead to; bring about
Used when one event or factor directly causes or produces a particular outcome; often followed by a noun indicating the result.
その政策が景気回復に結びついた。
That policy led to an economic recovery.
小さなミスが大きな事故に結びつくこともある。
A small mistake can sometimes result in a major accident.