A connection or relation between things or people (e.g., causal link, interpersonal bond).
家族との結びつきが強い人は困難を乗り越えやすい。
People with strong family ties tend to overcome difficulties more easily.
研究では喫煙と病気の結びつきが示された。
The study showed a link between smoking and disease.
言語と文化の結びつきを理解することは重要だ。
Understanding the relationship between language and culture is important.