むす
結
 
ぶ

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
むす
結
 
ぶ
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 (Late Jr. High, N1)
gentleman, scholar, samurai
シ さむらい お (5th, N1)
mouth
くち コウ ク (1st, N4)