何なにかの縁えん

expression, noun

chance encounter worth treasuring; a connection made by chance

A set phrase expressing that a chance meeting or connection should be valued as meaningful, not mere coincidence. Often used when reconnecting with someone or reflecting on how a relationship began.

• こんなところで再さい会かいするとは、何なにかの縁えんですね。

  Meeting again in a place like this—it must be fate.

• 何なにかの縁えんだと思おもって、連れん絡らく先さきを交こう換かんした。

  Thinking it was a meaningful chance encounter, we exchanged contact information.