Refers to physical restraints, fetters, or the state of being tied up. Often used in literary or historical contexts.
The prisoner was released from his bonds.
He was held in bondage.
bind; tie up
Standard kanji spelling for this word.
Irregular kanji usage; 戒め is normally read いましめ with the meaning 'admonition', so this spelling for 'bonds' is rare and potentially confusing.
The noun いましめ is the nominal form of 戒める, “to restrain or admonish.” The spelling 縛め emphasizes its concrete sense of bonds or restraints.