ケツ, ケチ, むす.ぶ, ゆ.う, ゆ.わえる, ゆい, ゆう

tie, bind, contract, join, organize, do up hair, fasten

JLPT1 G4 S12 F162

As per # (reduce/eliminate space) + thread → use thread or a cord to *bind/tie* and thus compact an object → *join*; *make/conclude* (a contract/treaty etc.) → *end*; *wind up* (← finish binding/joining).

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