tie · connect

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 結 has 12 strokes and expresses tying things, forming relationships, or reaching an outcome.
• Basic usage: 結ぶ is read むすぶ, and 結果 is read けっか.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Tying an object and forming an agreement
  • 赤い紐で結ぶ means tie something with a red cord.
  • 文化交流の約束を結んだ means made an agreement on cultural exchange.
• An outcome after a process
  • 何度も話し合った結果 means as a result of several discussions.
  • The past-tense verb phrase before 結果 describes the process leading to the outcome.