Japanese word

因縁

Pronunciation

Romajiinnen

Meaning

  • nounconnection

Example

彼とは不思議な因縁があります。kare to wa fu shi gi na in nen ga a ri ma su

I have a strange connection with him.

Illustration for 因縁 (connection)

More examples

離れて暮らしていた二人は、思いがけない因縁で再会しました。hana re te ku ra shi te i ta futa ri wa omo i ga ke na i in nen de sai kai shi ma shi ta

An unexpected twist of fate brought the two people who had lived apart together again.

Core concept

A link between people or events that feels shaped by unseen past causes and circumstances.

Common phrases

  • 因縁が深いin nen ga buka i

    have a deep connection

  • 因縁があるin nen ga a ru

    have a connection

  • 因縁を感じるin nen o kan ji ru

    feel a connection

Similar words

縁fuchi: A bond between people that brings them together or keeps them connected.
つながりtsunagari: A link or relationship between people, groups, or events.
ゆかりyukari: A connection to a person, place, or event through association or personal history.

Definition in Japanese

過去の出来事などがもたらす、人や物事の不思議なつながり。ka ko no de ki goto na do ga mo ta ra su hito ya mono goto no fu shi gi na tsu na ga ri

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese noun 因縁 (innen) combines 因 (in, "cause") and 縁 (en, "connection"), expressing a connection shaped by causes and circumstances.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese conversation, 因縁 (innen) often suggests a past or mysterious link, so plain connection is less marked than this word.

Other meanings

  • fatenoun

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