hempen rope

a rope, a flexible, heavy cord of tightly intertwined hemp or other fiber

The bethrothed are to tie the knot. The newlyweds' fingers are bound together by a red rope, symbolizing that their destinies are now bound forever.

baggage, luggage / unwelcome burden

tight / reliable

be fast, securely in place / be reliable, level-headed / keep going, keep trying

stable, fulfilled

past tense and perfective aspect of 結ぶ (musubu) [godan]

tie (a string, rope, sash, etc.) / connect / be bound (by love, friendship, etc.) / enter a contract, form an alliance / wrap up, wind up / conclude, end

fast (in a firm or secure manner), tightly / surely, unwaveringly, steadily, reliably