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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of thread and spread. Binding with thread.
Symbolism
Restriction, bind, restraint. Represents binding.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Quietness of a rainy day
Component Breakdown
縛=
糹尃
thread + 尃
Words & Expressions
Words written with 縛
縛るしばるfetter
束縛そくばくfetters
金縛りかなしばりsleep paralysis
Four-Character Compounds
自縄自縛
じじょうじばく
being caught in one's own trap; being hoisted by one's own petard
Proverbs & Idioms
縛りがきつい
しばりがきつい
Tight restrictions
Severe constraints on freedom
Anime & Manga
地縛少年 花子くん
Toilet-bound Hanako-kun
A well-known work with 縛 in its Japanese title.
地縛少年花子くん２
Toilet-bound Hanako-kun Season 2
A well-known work with 縛 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 縛 mean in Japanese?
縛 means truss, arrest, bind, tie, restrain.
How do you read 縛?
On'yomi: バク (BAKU). Kun'yomi: しば.る (shibaru).
How many strokes does 縛 have?
縛 has 16 strokes. Its radical is 糸 (silk).
Is 縛 a good kanji for a tattoo?
縛 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means truss, arrest, bind, tie, restrain. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.