縁えんの下した

noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun

out of sight; in the background; unnoticed

Idiomatic expression referring to working or supporting others without recognition, like a person under a veranda who is hidden but essential. The literal meaning 'under the veranda' is the origin of the idiom.

• 彼かれは縁えんの下したの力ちから持もちとしてチームを支ささえている。

  He supports the team as an unsung hero.

• 縁えんの下したの仕し事ごとは目め立だたないが、とても大たい切せつだ。

  Behind-the-scenes work is inconspicuous but very important.