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strange and wonderful are the ties that bind people
Proverb expressing that the ways people meet and form relationships are mysterious and delightful. Often used to comment on unexpected or fateful encounters.
See also: 縁は異なもの
縁は異なもの味なもので、こんなところで再会するとは思わなかった。
Strange and wonderful are the ties that bind people—I never thought we'd meet again in a place like this.
A traditional Japanese proverb. The exact origin is uncertain, but it reflects the cultural concept of 'en' (縁), meaning a fated connection between people.