縁を結ぶ · godan verb (-bu)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 縁を結ぶ | 縁を結ばない |
| Polite | 縁を結びます | 縁を結びません |
| Past polite | 縁を結びました | 縁を結びませんでした |
| Past | 縁を結んだ | 縁を結ばなかった |
| Te-form | 縁を結んで | 縁を結ばないで |
| Desire | 縁を結びたい | 縁を結びたくない |
| Potential | 縁を結べる | 縁を結べない |
| Passive | 縁を結ばれる | 縁を結ばれない |
| Causative | 縁を結ばせる | 縁を結ばせない |
| Causative passive | 縁を結ばせられるalso 縁を結ばされる | 縁を結ばせられないalso 縁を結ばされない |
| Volitional | 縁を結ぼう | |
| Polite volitional | 縁を結びましょう | |
| Imperative | 縁を結べ | 縁を結ぶな |
| Conditional | 縁を結べば | 縁を結ばなければ |
| Tara conditional | 縁を結んだら | 縁を結ばなかったら |
become related; form a bond
Used for forming a family relationship through marriage, adoption, or similar ties. Often implies a lasting connection.
I got married and formed a bond with a new family.
We decided to become related to the child through adoption.
form a connection with Buddha
Buddhist term. Refers to establishing a karmic link with Buddha, often through rituals or offerings. Compare 結縁 (けちえん).
See also: 結縁 (けちえん)
I copy sutras at the temple to form a connection with Buddha.