1.
relationship, connection
A link or association between people, things, or concepts.
関係 means 'relationship' or 'connection' and functions as a suru-verb.
Common patterns:
- 〜と関係がある: to be related to ~
- 〜に関係なく: regardless of ~
- 関係ない: irrelevant, not my concern
- 〜関係: ~-related (e.g., 仕事関係)
Types of relationships:
- 人間関係: human relationships
- 親子関係: parent-child relationship
- 国際関係: international relations