Meaning

Primary

To Tie

Alternative

To Bind

Word Type

transitive verb, godan verb

Explanation

This word consists of kanji with hiragana attached. Because the hiragana ends with an sound, you know this word is a verb. The kanji itself means bind, so the verb version is to tie or to bind.

Reading

しばる
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

Since this word consists of a kanji with hiragana attached, you can bet that it will use the kun'yomi reading. You haven't learned this reading yet, so here's a mnemonic to help you:

What do you want to tie up? Your Shiba (しば) Inu! She's always running off and getting into trouble. You have to tie her up outside when you leave the house. It's sad, but at least it keeps her safe!

Context

Context Sentences

靴紐が解けないようにしっかり縛った。

I tied my shoelaces tightly so they wouldn't come loose.

Kanji Composition