えん

Frequency rank: 3,301. – 3,302. (for form : 206.)
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
  1. fate; destiny (esp. as a mysterious force that binds two people together)
  2. relationship (e.g. between two people); bond; link; connection
  3. family ties; affinity
  4. opportunity; chance (to meet someone and start a relationship)only applies to えん
  5. pratyaya (indirect conditions, as opposed to direct causes)only applies to えんBuddhismsee also
  6. narrow open-air verandaonly applies to えんalso written as 椽
Forms
  • えんえにしえにFrequency rank: 3,301. – 3,302.
  • えに
  • えんFrequency rank: 36,868. – 37,312.
  • えにし
  • えに
  • Frequency rank: 206.
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. fate; destiny (esp. as a mysterious force that binds two people together)
  2. 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.
  3. relationship (e.g. between two people); bond; link; connection
  4. This meaning emphasizes the connections or relationships between people, highlighting the emotional ties and interactions that define those relationships.
    I have a long relationship with her.
    The bond between siblings is very important.
  5. family ties; affinity
  6. This meaning relates to the connections or bonds that exist within families, stressing the inherent affinity and loyalty among family members.
  7. opportunity; chance (to meet someone and start a relationship)
  8. This meaning indicates the moments or situations that present opportunities for meeting new people and forming relationships.
  9. pratyaya (indirect conditions, as opposed to direct causes)
  10. 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.
    The indirect influences of knowledge and experience lead to success.
  11. narrow open-air veranda
  12. 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.
    I enjoy sitting on the veranda and looking at the garden.
    Summer nights are best spent cooling off on the veranda.
Generated collocations (experimental)
to feel a connectionto have a bondto form a good relationshipfateful connectionto cherish relationshipsmatchmaking; marriage proposalfamily tiesto have an opportunityrelationships with peopleto have a deep bondmysterious connection
Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
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