縁
Kanji · N1
縁 / affinity
Kanji for affinity, relation, or connection.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | エン、-ネン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | ふち、ふち.どる、ゆかり、よすが、へり、えにし | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
縁 carries the meaning affinity, relation, or connection.
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Common compounds with 縁
縁談えんだんmarriage proposal / marriage talks
無縁むえんunrelated / unconnected / irrelevant
縁ふちrim / brim / edge
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