godan verb (-bu), transitive verb
Broad physical and abstract use: tie a string, bind objects together, or link people/things.
靴ひもを結ぶ。
I tie my shoelaces.
友情で結ばれた二人。
Two people bound by friendship.
godan verb (-bu), transitive verb
Used with 実 (fruit/result) in the set phrase 実を結ぶ, meaning to bear fruit or yield results.
See also: 実を結ぶ
長年の努力が実を結んだ。
Years of effort bore fruit.
godan verb (-bu), transitive verb
close (a deal); conclude; confirm
Used for formalizing agreements, contracts, or relationships. Common with 契約, 協定, 縁, etc.
両社は業務提携を結んだ。
The two companies concluded a business partnership.
godan verb (-bu), transitive verb
Describes a route, line, or path linking two locations. Often used for transportation or communication links.
この橋は島と本土を結んでいる。
This bridge connects the island to the mainland.
godan verb (-bu), transitive verb
close tightly; purse (lips)
Used for closing something firmly, especially the mouth or lips. Common with 口を結ぶ.
彼は何も言わず、口を固く結んだ。
He said nothing and kept his mouth firmly shut.
godan verb (-bu), transitive verb
Used for forming alliances, partnerships, or joining forces. Common with 手を結ぶ or 同盟を結ぶ.
二つの政党が手を結んだ。
The two political parties joined hands.