r/shodo • u/swiggle_swoggle • Jul 22 '26

Translation Help

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This inscription is in a book, can someone help me understand what it says?

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u/Phorog Jul 23 '26

Oh look, a close screenshot with no context…
What book is it, what is it about, where did you get it, how old is it… help us help you!

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u/swiggle_swoggle Jul 24 '26

Sorry! I didn’t realize the context was so important. The book is a shibari compilation from 2021-ish and the inscription is signed by the Bakushi/artist.

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u/KurokoShirai Jul 24 '26

it looks like 縛匣縛解. "tie a box, untie a knot" ...what is this?

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u/swiggle_swoggle Jul 24 '26

Thank you! It’s a signed copy of a shibari book, so that makes sense—I can read into some poetic meaning there