Meaning

Primary

Restraint

Alternatives

Binding, Restriction

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

Bind a bundle of sticks to a person as a type of restraint. They can't get away when they're tied to a bunch of sticks, can they?

束縛 can literally mean binding someone, but you'll more commonly see it used to describe the restriction of someone's freedom.

Reading

そくばく
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 束縛から解放する

    to free from restraints

    束縛から逃れる

    to escape restraints

    束縛から離れる

    to break free from restraints

Context Sentences

彼氏の束縛が激しいんだよね。

My boyfriend's really possessive of me.

バイトを辞めて時間の束縛がなくなりました。

I quit my job and was freed from time constraints.

一人暮らしを始めて、やっと親の束縛から逃れられると思ったのに、父も母も毎日家に来るんです。

I thought I'd finally escape my parents' control once I started living on my own, but both my mom and dad come over every day.

Kanji Composition