縁遠い · i-adjective
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 縁遠い | 縁遠くない |
| Polite | 縁遠いです | 縁遠くないですalso 縁遠くありません |
| Past polite | 縁遠かったです | 縁遠くなかったですalso 縁遠くありませんでした |
| Past | 縁遠かった | 縁遠くなかった |
| Te-form | 縁遠くて | 縁遠くなくて |
| Adverbial | 縁遠く | |
| Conditional | 縁遠ければ | 縁遠くなければ |
| Tara conditional | 縁遠かったら | 縁遠くなかったら |
unconnected; distant; far removed
Describes a lack of connection or relevance; often used with ～とは or ～に to indicate something is far from one's situation, means, or ability.
He leads a life far removed from politics.
高級車は私には縁遠い存在だ。
Luxury cars are something far beyond my reach.
having little prospect of marriage
Specifically refers to a person who is unlikely to get married, often due to age, circumstances, or lack of opportunities. The kanji 縁 here directly relates to marriage ties.
彼女はもう30歳で、自分は縁遠いと思っている。
She is already 30 and thinks she has little prospect of marriage.