赤あかい糸いとで結むすばれる

expression, ichidan verb

to be destined for each other; to be tied by the red string of fate

Idiomatic expression based on the East Asian legend that a red string connects those destined to meet or marry. Used for romantic fate, often between a man and a woman.

See also: 赤い糸

• 二人ふたりはまるで赤あかい糸いとで結むすばれていたかのように、すぐに恋こいに落おちた。

  The two fell in love as if they were tied by the red string of fate.

• 彼かの女じょは運うん命めいの人ひとと赤あかい糸いとで結むすばれると信しんじている。

  She believes she will be connected to her destined partner by the red string of fate.