Concise definition
Shibari and kinbaku
Japanese terms used internationally for rope bondage traditions that may emphasize restraint, connection, aesthetics, structure, or eroticism. Usage and translation are contested, and rope skill does not remove circulation, nerve, suspension, or fall risks.
Also known or searched as: shibari, kinbaku, Japanese rope bondage
This Lexicon entry defines the term without assuming interest, readiness, experience, or consent.