絆
bonds · ties · fetters
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Description
Bond - the tie between people that cannot easily be cut, and originally the rope that tethered an animal.
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Cultural Context
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
絆創膏
ばんそうこう
Band-aid; adhesive bandage
家族の絆
かぞくのきずな
Family bonds
友情の絆
ゆうじょうのきずな
Bonds of friendship
心の絆
こころのきずな
Heart-to-heart connection
Anime & Manga
劇場版 転生したらスライムだった件 紅蓮の絆編
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Scarlet Bond
A well-known work with 絆 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“bond”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 絆 mean in Japanese?
絆 means bonds, ties, fetters. Bond - the tie between people that cannot easily be cut, and originally the rope that tethered an animal.
How do you read 絆?
On'yomi: ハン、バン (HAN, BAN). Kun'yomi: きずな、ほだ.す (kizuna, hodasu).
How many strokes does 絆 have?
絆 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 糸 (silk).
Is 絆 a good kanji for a tattoo?
絆 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means bonds, ties, fetters. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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