無縁
Meanings
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective, noun
unrelated; unconnected; having nothing to do with
Describes a lack of connection, relevance, or involvement. Often used with ～とは無縁だ or ～に無縁な.
Antonyms: 有縁
He leads a life completely unrelated to politics.
This incident has nothing to do with me.
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
without surviving relatives; without family ties
Especially used for a deceased person who has no relatives to perform memorial rites or manage their affairs. Common in phrases like 無縁仏 (a Buddha image or grave without caretakers).
The number of deceased people with no surviving relatives is increasing.
He was all alone in the world and died without any family ties.
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
unrelated to Buddha's teachings; unable to be saved by Buddha
Buddhist term. Refers to beings who lack a karmic connection to Buddhism and thus cannot receive its benefits. Antonym: 有縁 (うえん).
Antonyms: 有縁
In Buddhism, it is said to be difficult to save sentient beings who have no connection to the teachings.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉とは無縁だto have nothing to do with something
His success had nothing to do with luck.
- 〈事〉に無縁な〈物〉something free from or untouched by X
He leads a life free from stress.
- 〈事〉とは無縁ではないto not be entirely unrelated to something
His failure is not entirely unrelated to a lack of preparation.