結ぶ
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 結ぶ
1
to tie; to bind; to link
Examples
彼らは都市を鉄道で結ぶことを計画中だ。
They are planning to connect the cities with a railroad.
2
to bear (fruit)
Examples
実も結ぶが、挿し木でも根付くらしい？
It bears fruit, but it seems it may even set root from cuttings?
3
to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to conclude
4
to connect (two distant places)
5
to close tightly; to purse (e.g. lips)
6
to unite (with); to ally; to join hands
Kanji in this Word
結
12 strokes
Frequency: 162
JLPT N2
Grade 4
Meanings
tie
bind
contract
join
organize
do up hair
fasten
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ケツ
ケチ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
むす.ぶ
ゆ.う
ゆ.わえる
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
ゆい
ゆう
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