Kanji 縁: affinity, relation, connection, edge, border, verge, brink
Kanji 縁: affinity, relation, connection, edge, border, verge, brink. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
affinity, relation, connection, edge, border, verge, brink
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
It refers to the 'edge' of a garment where thread (糸) is used to decide (彖) the final border. This thread is also viewed as the invisible bond that decides the fate between people, meaning 'affinity' or 'connection.'