縁えんがない

expression, i-adjective

have no connection to; not be destined for; have no luck with

Used to express a lack of karmic connection, fate, or affinity with someone or something. Often implies that a relationship or opportunity was not meant to be. The expression is a set phrase using 縁 (えん, 'fate, bond') and the negative of ある.

See also: 縁のない

• 彼かれとは縁えんがなかったようだ。

  It seems I wasn't fated to be with him.

• 私わたしはギャンブルには縁えんがない。

  I have no luck with gambling.

• この土と地ちには縁えんがないので、引ひっ越こすことにした。

  I have no ties to this area, so I decided to move.