noun
bond; ties; connection
Refers to emotional bonds between people, such as family, friendship, or shared experience. Often used in positive contexts.
家族の絆は何よりも大切だ。
Family bonds are more important than anything.
長年の友情で強い絆が生まれた。
A strong bond developed through years of friendship.
noun
Original literal meaning: a rope or chain used to tie an animal. Now mostly literary or metaphorical, often implying a restrictive bond.
彼は過去の絆に縛られている。
He is bound by the fetters of the past.