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This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

Readings

Kana: きずな、きづな
Romaji: kizuna, kizuna
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Definitions

1

bonds (between people); (emotional) ties; relationship; connection; link

2

tether; fetters

Kanji

Readings: ハン、 きずな、 ほだ.す、 つな.ぐ
Meanings: bonds, fetters
Readings: セツ、 きずな
Meaning: fetters

Example Sentences

その兄弟(きょうだい)()には(つよ)(きずな)がある。
➥There is a strong bond between the brothers.
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(かれ)らは(つよ)愛情(あいじょう)(きずな)(むす)ばれている。
➥There is a strong bond of affection between them.
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(わたし)たちは(たが)いに(かた)友情(ゆうじょう)(きずな)(むす)ばれている。
➥We are bound to each other by a close friendship.
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(じょう)にほだされて(おも)わず(なみだ)(なが)した。
➥I was moved to tears in spite of myself.
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(はは)傷口(きずぐち)にばんそうこうをつけてくれた。
➥Mom applied the plaster to the cut.
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(にん)友人(ゆうじん)(ふか)友情(ゆうじょう)のきずなをつくりだした。
➥The two friends have formed a deep bond of friendship.
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