(literary) they

friendship

(formal) band / (by extension, including sociology) relationship between people; tie; bond

Alternative form of 紐帯 (chūtai)

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

hard, tough, stiff / stubborn

against one's will

strong / strength / powerful / potent

(lengths of time) slightly more than