tie, bind, end

結 is composed of the radical 糸 (silk) and 吉 (lucky). 糸 represents thread or cord, conveying the sense of binding and connecting, while 吉 is an ideogram depicting a weapon resting inside its sheath, symbolizing peace and completion. Combining the concepts of joining together and reaching a peaceful conclusion, 結 was formed to mean tying, forging alliances, binding, and coming to an end.