chance encounter worth treasuring; a connection made by chance
A set phrase expressing that a chance meeting or connection should be valued as meaningful, not mere coincidence. Often used when reconnecting with someone or reflecting on how a relationship began.
こんなところで再会するとは、何かの縁ですね。
Meeting again in a place like this—it must be fate.
何かの縁だと思って、連絡先を交換した。
Thinking it was a meaningful chance encounter, we exchanged contact information.
A set phrase composed of 何か (something) + の (possessive particle) + 縁 (fate, connection). The exact origin is uncertain, but it reflects the cultural idea that chance meetings are not truly random.