縛るしばる Common Godan Transitive English jmdict 1 Godan verb with 'ru' ending transitive verb to tie;to bind;to fasten どろぼうは手足を縛られた。 The thief was bound hand and foot. 2 Godan verb with 'ru' ending transitive verb to restrict (freedom);to tie down (with rules, regulations, etc.);to fetter