- 1. [n] fate; destiny
- 2. [n] connection; tie; bond; origin
- 3. [n] pretext; justification
- 4. [n] {Buddh} hetu and prataya (direct causes and indirect conditions, which underlie the actions of all things)
Kanji in this word
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因
cause, factor, be associated with, depend on, be limited toOn: イン (in)Kun: よ.る (yo.ru)、 ちな.む (china.mu)
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縁
affinity, relation, connection, edge, border, verge, brinkOn: エン (en)、 -ネン (-nen)Kun: ふち (fuchi)、 ふち.どる (fuchi.doru)、 ゆかり (yukari)、 よすが (yosuga)、 へり (heri)、 えにし (enishi)
Example Sentences
早くこの世を去ったのも彼女の因縁だ。
hayaku kono yo wo satsu tanomo kanojo no innen da .
It was her fate to die young.