縁えんの遠とおい

expression, i-adjective

distantly related; having little connection

Fixed expression meaning that a relationship or connection is distant or weak. Often used for family ties or social connections. Cross-referenced with 縁が遠い, a related phrase with a similar meaning.

See also: 縁が遠い

• 彼かれとは縁えんの遠とおい親しん戚せきだ。

  He is a distantly related relative.

• あの家いえとはもう縁えんの遠とおい存そん在ざいになってしまった。

  We have become distantly connected to that family now.