to connect closely with something
何かと密接に結びつく (nanika to missetsu ni musubitsuku)
"Many local festivals are tied to historical events."
"多くの地域のお祭りは歴史的な出来事に関連している。" (ooku no chiiki no omatsuri wa rekishiteki na dekigoto ni kanrenshite iru)
to take a mental break and observe your feelings before reac...
to have something with you all the time
to make an effort to create harmony in life
to start making progress toward something
to slowly release mental or emotional pressure
to come together to protect the group from criticism
