noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
unity; solidarity; bonding together
Used for people or groups coming together and strengthening their ties, often in social, political, or team contexts. Implies active cooperation and mutual support.
チームの結束を強めるために、合宿を行った。
We held a training camp to strengthen the team's unity.
組合員が結束して賃上げを要求した。
The union members banded together and demanded a pay raise.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
bundling; binding; tying together
Literal physical act of tying or bundling things together, such as sticks or wires. Less common than the figurative sense, but still used in practical contexts.
古新聞を結束して資源ごみに出した。
I bundled up the old newspapers and put them out for recycling.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
Archaic use referring to donning clothing or armor. Not used in modern Japanese; encountered only in historical texts or classical literature.
古文では、「結束」が鎧を身につける意味で使われることがある。
In classical Japanese, 結束 can be used to mean putting on armor.