縁えん語ご

noun

use of related words to enhance expression (in classical Japanese poetry or prose); semantically related words

A technical term in classical Japanese literature (especially waka and monogatari) referring to the technique of using words that share semantic associations to create depth or resonance. Also used to refer to the related words themselves.

• 和わ歌かでは、縁えん語ごを使つかって景けい物ぶつと心しん情じょうを結むすびつける技ぎ法ほうがよく見みられる。

  In waka, the technique of using related words to link scenery and emotion is often seen.

• 「松まつ」と「待まつ」は縁えん語ごの関かん係けいにある。

  "Matsu" (pine) and "matsu" (to wait) are in a relationship of semantically related words.