Tie meanings in Japanese

ネクタイ (nekutai)

Example:

He wore a tie to the job interview.

彼は就職面接にネクタイを着用しました。

She has a collection of colorful ties.

彼女は色とりどりのネクタイを集めています。

Usage: formalContext: Used in professional settings or formal occasions.

Note: The word 'ネクタイ' specifically refers to a necktie. In casual conversation, people may just use 'タイ' to refer to a tie.

引き分け (hikiwake)

Example:

The soccer match ended in a tie.

サッカーの試合は引き分けに終わりました。

There was a tie in the voting results.

投票結果は引き分けでした。

Usage: formal/informalContext: Used in sports or competitive contexts.

Note: 引き分け can be used in various competitive scenarios, such as games, elections, or contests.

結ぶ (musubu)

Example:

Please tie the rope tightly.

ロープをしっかり結んでください。

She learned how to tie her shoelaces.

彼女は靴ひもを結ぶ方法を学びました。

Usage: informalContext: Used in practical situations requiring binding or fastening.

Note: The verb 結ぶ (musubu) means to tie or bind something together and can refer to various objects, such as ropes, strings, or shoelaces.

タイ (tai)

Example:

She has a tie for every occasion.

彼女はあらゆる場合に合わせたタイを持っています。

He prefers a bow tie over a regular tie.

彼は普通のネクタイよりも蝶ネクタイを好みます。

Usage: informalContext: Used in casual conversation about ties.

Note: タイ (tai) is a general term that can refer to different types of ties, including bow ties.

fasten

To secure or attach something in place.

Example: She fastened the ribbon around her wrist.

Note: Similar to 'tie' in the sense of securing something, but 'fasten' can involve various methods of securing, not just using a knot.

bind

To tie or secure with a band or cord.

Example: He bound the books together with a leather strap.

Note: Similar to 'tie' in the sense of securing, but 'bind' often implies a stronger or more permanent attachment.

connect

To join or link together.

Example: The two ropes were connected by a carabiner.

Note: While 'tie' involves creating a knot or securing something, 'connect' implies joining separate elements together.

link

To join or connect one thing to another.

Example: The chain links were strong and sturdy.

Note: Similar to 'connect,' 'link' emphasizes the connection between two separate things, often in a chain-like manner.

tie the knot

To get married or to enter into a marriage or a formal agreement.

Example: They've been dating for years and finally decided to tie the knot last weekend.

Note: The phrase 'tie the knot' has a specific meaning related to marriage, different from the literal meaning of 'tie' as in fastening something with string or rope.

tie the hands of

To restrict or limit someone's ability to act or make decisions.

Example: The strict regulations tied the hands of the company, preventing them from making any major decisions.

Note: This phrase uses 'tie' metaphorically to indicate a restriction, rather than a physical fastening.

tie up loose ends

To complete the final details or resolve any remaining issues.

Example: Before starting the new project, we need to tie up some loose ends from the previous one.

Note: It implies finishing tasks or resolving matters, rather than physically tying something.

tie in with

To be connected or related to something else.

Example: The new marketing campaign ties in with the company's rebranding strategy.

Note: It signifies a connection or association, not a literal tying action.

tie one on

To get drunk or heavily intoxicated.

Example: He really tied one on at the party last night; he was dancing on tables by the end of the night.

Note: This slang phrase uses 'tie' figuratively to indicate excessive drinking, not a physical tying of something.

tie the score

To equalize the score in a competition or game.

Example: With that last-minute goal, the team managed to tie the score and push the game into overtime.

Note: It refers to matching or equalizing points in a game, rather than physically tying objects together.

tie someone down

To restrict someone's freedom or movement by making them stay in a particular situation.

Example: He felt tied down by his job and wanted to explore other opportunities.

Note: It implies a limitation on freedom or movement, rather than physically tying someone with a rope or string.

tie a bow on

To complete or finish something in a neat and final way.

Example: Let's tie a bow on this project by finalizing the presentation and sending it out tomorrow.

Note: It suggests concluding or finishing something neatly, similar to tying a bow to finish wrapping a gift.

tie the room together

To bring harmony or unity to a space or situation by integrating elements effectively.

Example: The new rug really ties the room together by matching the colors of the furniture and walls.

Note: It denotes creating a cohesive or unified look, rather than physically tying objects together.

Tie up

to finish or complete something

Example: Can you tie up the loose ends on the project before the deadline?

Note: The slang term 'tie up' refers to completing an action or task, whereas 'tie' alone is a general term for securing or attaching.

Tie one's hands

to restrict someone's ability to act or make decisions

Example: The strict rules tie our hands in finding a creative solution.

Note:

Tie-breaker

a deciding game or round used to break a tie

Example: In tennis, a tie-breaker is used when the score reaches six games all.

Note:

Tie down

to keep someone busy or occupied, preventing freedom of movement

Example: The new project will tie me down for the next few weeks.

Note:

Tie dye

a technique of coloring fabrics by tying them in knots before dyeing

Example: I love this tie-dyed shirt, it's so colorful and unique.

Note:

The businessman wore a fancy tie to the meeting.

The two teams tied in the final game.

She used a rope to tie the package together.

Tie - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)

Lemma: tie

Conjugations

Noun, plural (Noun, plural): ties

Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): tie

Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): tied

Verb, past participle (Verb, past participle): tied

Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): tying, tieing

Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): ties

Verb, base form (Verb, base form): tie

Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): tie

Syllabification and Stress

tie Contains 1 syllables: tie

Phonetic transcription: ˈtī

tie , ˈtī (The red syllable is stressed)

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tie: ~ 2600 (Very common).

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