Godan verb, transitive verb

  1. to tie, to bind, to link.
  2. to bear (fruit).
  3. to close (e.g. deal), to confirm, to conclude.
  4. to connect (two distant places).
  5. to close tightly, to purse (e.g. lips).
  6. to unite (with), to ally, to join hands.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
結ぶ むすぶ

Contained Kanji Breakdown

tie, bind, contract
ケツ むす.ぶ ゆい (4th, N1)
thread
いと シ (1st, N2)
short thread radical (no. 52)
ヨウ ちいさい (Kentei 1)
little, small
ショウ こ- ちい.さい (1st, N5)
feathered stick, barb radical (no. 6)
ケツ かぎ (Kentei 1)
eight, eight radical (no. 12)
ハチ や はっ (1st, N5)
good luck, joy, congratulations
よし キチ キツ (8th, N1)
gentleman, scholar, samurai
シ さむらい お (4th, N1)
mouth
くち コウ ク (1st, N4)