結むすばれる

ichidan verb, intransitive verb

be tied together; be fastened; be connected

Describes things being physically tied, bound, or connected. Also used for abstract connections such as relationships or agreements.

See also: 結ぶ

• 靴くつひもがしっかり結むすばれている。

  The shoelaces are tied tightly.

• 両りょう国こくは強つよい友ゆう情じょうで結むすばれている。

  The two countries are bound by strong friendship.

ichidan verb, intransitive verb

get married; be joined in marriage; be wedded

Used when two people are united in marriage, often with a sense of fate or formal union. Common in literary or formal contexts.

• 二人ふたりは去きょ年ねんの春はるに結むすばれた。

  The two were married last spring.

• 長ながい交こう際さいの末すえ、ついに結むすばれることになった。

  After a long relationship, they finally decided to get married.