JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
縛 — truss
- Reading
- バク・しば.る
- Meaning
- truss; arrest; bind; tie; restrain
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
縛 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is バク・しば.る and it means truss; arrest; bind; tie; restrain. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
縛 appears in everyday japanese words such as 束縛 (restraint) and 縛る (to tie).
Japanese words containing 縛
Frequently asked questions
What does 縛 mean in Japanese?
縛 means truss; arrest; bind; tie; restrain in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 縛 read?
縛 is read バク・しば.る. Reading it inside real words — 束縛 and 縛る — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 縛 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 縛 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 縛 in a word?
A common word containing 縛 is 束縛 (そくばく) — "restraint". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 縛 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 縛 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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