noun
connection; relation; affinity
Refers to a personal connection or relationship, often implying a bond through blood, friendship, or shared background. Commonly used in contexts like job hunting or introductions where personal ties matter.
彼は縁故を頼って就職した。
He got a job through personal connections.
縁故採用は公平ではないという意見もある。
Some say that hiring through connections is not fair.