縁【えん】
Frequency rank: 3,301. – 3,302. (for form え: 206.)
- fate; destiny (esp. as a mysterious force that binds two people together)
- relationship (e.g. between two people); bond; link; connection
- family ties; affinity
- opportunity; chance (to meet someone and start a relationship)only applies to えん
- pratyaya (indirect conditions, as opposed to direct causes)only applies to えんBuddhismsee also 因
- narrow open-air verandaonly applies to えんalso written as 椽
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
Forms
- 縁【えん】【えにし】【えに】【え】Frequency rank: 3,301. – 3,302.
- 江に【えに】
- えんFrequency rank: 36,868. – 37,312.
- えにし
- えに
- えFrequency rank: 206.
Generated definitions (experimental)
- fate; destiny (esp. as a mysterious force that binds two people together)
- relationship (e.g. between two people); bond; link; connection
- family ties; affinity
- opportunity; chance (to meet someone and start a relationship)
- pratyaya (indirect conditions, as opposed to direct causes)
- narrow open-air veranda
This meaning refers to the unseen forces or circumstances that bring individuals together in a profound connection, often in the context of romantic or deep interpersonal relationships.
This meaning emphasizes the connections or relationships between people, highlighting the emotional ties and interactions that define those relationships.
This meaning relates to the connections or bonds that exist within families, stressing the inherent affinity and loyalty among family members.
This meaning indicates the moments or situations that present opportunities for meeting new people and forming relationships.
This meaning is specific to philosophical or Buddhist contexts, referring to the indirect factors that influence events or states rather than direct causes.
Indirect conditions are an important element in shaping the outcomes of things.
This meaning describes a physical space, indicating a specific type of architecture typical in traditional Japanese homes, often used for relaxation or as a transitional space between indoors and outdoors.
Generated collocations (experimental)
えん縁をかんじる感じるto feel a connectionえん縁があるto have a bondりょうえん良縁をむすぶ結ぶto form a good relationshipうんめい運命のえん縁fateful connectionえん縁をたいせつにする大切にするto cherish relationshipsえんだん縁談matchmaking; marriage proposalかぞく家族のえん縁family tiesえん縁をもつ持つto have an opportunityひと人とのえん縁relationships with peopleえん縁がぶかい深いto have a deep bondふしぎなえん不思議な縁mysterious connection
Wiktionary definitions (experimental)