ご縁(えん)

ごえん
noun
fate; connection; karmic bond (polite)
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See also: 縁(えん) (plain form)
1. fate; destined connection
polite form of 縁(えん); refers to the concept of predestined connections between people, things, or places; a Buddhist-derived concept of karmic relationships
ご縁(えん)がありましたら。
If fate allows (if we have a connection).
ご縁(えん)があって入社(にゅうしゃ)しました。
Fate led me to join this company.
ご縁(えん)を大切(たいせつ)にしたいです。
I want to cherish this connection.

Cultural concept

ご縁(えん) expresses the Japanese/Buddhist concept that meaningful connections between people are predestined. It's used to appreciate relationships and opportunities that came about seemingly by fate.

Common expressions

5円(えん) WORDPLAY:
At shrines, people often offer 5円(えん) coins because 五円(ごえん) sounds like ご縁(えん), symbolizing a wish for good connections.

Related words

Related Words

Related: 縁結(えんむす)び (matchmaking)
Related: 縁起(えんぎ) (omen)
Related: 一期一会(いちごいちえ) (once-in-a-lifetime encounter)
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Added 2026.1.28 13:51 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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