noun
bond; ties; connection
Refers to emotional bonds between people, such as family, friendship, or shared experience. Often used in positive contexts.
家族の絆は何よりも大切だ。
Family bonds are more important than anything.
長年の友情で強い絆が生まれた。
A strong bond developed through years of friendship.
noun
Original literal meaning: a rope or chain used to tie an animal. Now mostly literary or metaphorical, often implying a restrictive bond.
彼は過去の絆に縛られている。
He is bound by the fetters of the past.
Kana spelling is common in everyday writing, especially when the kanji is not needed.
Rarely used kanji form.
Originally referred to a rope or tether for restraining animals. The emotional sense developed metaphorically from the idea of being bound together.