絆（きずな）
JLPT N4 · noun
Pitch accent: heiban (flat) — starts low, stays high, no drop
Meaning: bond / deep tie
Example sentences
- 家族の絆はとても強い。 — The bond between family members is very strong.
- 苦しい時期に絆が深まった。 — Our bond deepened during a difficult time.
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