Bond (Vocabulary and Expressions Study)

The Japanese Character"Kizuna," which translates to "Bond" in English was selected as the "Kanji of the Year." This is an excerpt from The Japan Times Online:

"Seihan Mori, chief monk of Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto, writes the kanji "kizuna" (bond) as he unveils the Chinese character of the year on Monday. The kanji was chosen because the word came under the spotlight as the nation strives to rebuild the Tohoku region hit by the March 11 disasters."

Bond has a variety of meanings. Read the below sentences and test yourself! Do you understand all of them?

1a. There is a strong bond between the governments of America and Japan.

*Since this is debatable, please refer to the next sentence for an easier example.

1b. Company A and Company B have a tight bond and have successfully worked together on various projects over the years.

1c. I have a strong bond with my brother.

2. My word is my bond! (This is a proverb.)

3. Recently, because of the financial crisis in Europe, the stock and bond market has crashed.

4. The man, who was arrested for burglary, was released from the police on a $2000 bond.

5. Bond, James Bond! :)

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