noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective, noun
unrelated; unconnected; having nothing to do with
Describes a lack of connection, relevance, or involvement. Often used with ～とは無縁だ or ～に無縁な.
Antonyms: 有縁
彼は政治とは無縁の生活を送っている。
He leads a life completely unrelated to politics.
この事件は私には無縁だ。
This incident has nothing to do with me.
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
without surviving relatives; without family ties
Especially used for a deceased person who has no relatives to perform memorial rites or manage their affairs. Common in phrases like 無縁仏 (a Buddha image or grave without caretakers).
無縁の死者が増えている。
The number of deceased people with no surviving relatives is increasing.
彼は天涯孤独で、無縁のまま亡くなった。
He was all alone in the world and died without any family ties.
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
unrelated to Buddha's teachings; unable to be saved by Buddha
Buddhist term. Refers to beings who lack a karmic connection to Buddhism and thus cannot receive its benefits. Antonym: 有縁 (うえん).
Antonyms: 有縁
仏教では、無縁の衆生を救うことは難しいとされる。
In Buddhism, it is said to be difficult to save sentient beings who have no connection to the teachings.