結束

• Reading: けっそく
• Romaji: kessoku
• Kanji breakdown: 結 (ketsu) — tie, bind; 束 (soku) — bundle, sheaf, bind
• Pronunciation: /keɕ.so.kɯ/

Meaning

Union; unity; solidarity; banding together for a common purpose.

A する verb describing people or groups coming together in solidarity, often in the face of challenge or adversity. Can be both transitive (to unite people) and intransitive (to unite together). Emphasises the emotional and purposeful bond, not just the physical grouping. Common phrases: 結束を固める (to strengthen unity), 結束力 (cohesive power).

Examples

1. チーム全員が結束して試合に臨んだ。 The entire team banded together and went into the game.
2. 危機を乗り越えるためにメンバーの結束が強まった。 To overcome the crisis, the members' sense of unity grew stronger.
3. 地域の人々が結束してイベントを成功させた。 The local community united to make the event a success.

Usage Guide

Context: teamwork, community, leadership

Tone: inspiring

Origin & History

Compound of 結 (tie, bind) + 束 (bundle, sheaf, bind). Both characters convey binding, emphasising the tight unity of a group bound together.

Cultural Context

Era: Classical

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal