noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
good relationship; harmonious bond
Refers to a naturally compatible, harmonious relationship between people, often implying a fated or easy connection.
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
affectionate relationship; loving bond
Only when written 愛縁
Archaic sense, specifically written as 愛縁. Refers to a relationship characterized by love and affection, not just general compatibility.
Those two have a good relationship, so when they work together things go smoothly.
As the saying 'aien kien' suggests, the bonds between people are mysterious things.
In old documents, the word 'aien' (written 愛縁) is used to express the deep affection between husband and wife.
縁 is a broader term for fate, connection, or relationship, while 合縁 specifically emphasizes a good, harmonious bond.
相性 refers to compatibility or chemistry between people or things, often used in casual contexts, whereas 合縁 has a more traditional, fate-oriented nuance.
uncanny relationship formed by a quirk of fate; a couple strangely but happily united
Standard kanji spelling for the general sense of a good relationship.
Variant spelling with okurigana; less common but still used.
Rare variant kanji spelling.
Archaic spelling specifically for the affectionate/loving relationship sense.
Formed from 合い, “compatibility or mutual accord,” and 縁, “bond or affinity.” It commonly occurs in the expression 合縁奇縁.