bundle, bunch, capable

About this kanji

The kanji "束" primarily means "bundle" or "bunch" but can also imply being capable of something. It is often used as a noun, but you can also find it in verbs. For example, "束縛" (そくばく) means "restriction," referring to a constraint or limitation. Another common usage is "束ねる" (たばねる), which means "to bind," like tying together items in a bundle. Simply "束" (たば) can also refer just to a bundle itself. A useful note is that while this kanji can represent something being gathered or tied, its meanings can vary in different contexts, so always consider how it’s used.

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Example sentences

• 彼は花束を持ってきた。

  He brought a bouquet of flowers.

Meanings across languages

English

bundle, bunch, capable

Tiếng Việt

bó, gói, cầm, lõi

日本語

束, 束ねる

한국어

묶음, 다발, 능력있는

中文

束, 捆, 能干

id

ikatan, bunch, mampu

th

กอง, พวง, สามารถ

es

fajo, montón, capaz

fr

faisceau, tas, capable

de

Bündel, Haufen, fähig

pt

pacote, maço, capaz

Common compounds

• 束縛そくばくrestriction, binding
• 束ねるたばねるto bind, to tie up
• 束たばbundle, bunch