connections; contacts; pull
Refers to personal connections or influence used to get things done, often in business or social contexts. Similar to コネ but slightly more formal.
He seems to have connections in the political world.
It's sometimes said that getting a job depends on who you know.
basket star; basket fish
Standard kanji spelling; 蔓 (vine/tendril) metaphorically extends to connections.
Common kana-mixed spelling; easier to read for learners.
Compound of 手 (hand) and 蔓 (vine/tendril), metaphorically extending to mean 'connections' or 'contacts' that one can reach out to.