縁 結(えんむす)び

えんむすび

noun

matchmaking; tying the bonds of marriage

1. matchmaking; tying the bonds of marriage or romantic destiny

The act of bringing two people together for marriage or romance. Often associated with shrines and deities believed to have the power to create romantic connections.

縁結(えんむす)びの神社(じんじゃ)に行(い)った。

I went to a matchmaking shrine.

この神社(じんじゃ)は縁結(えんむす)びで有名(ゆうめい)だ。

This shrine is famous for its matchmaking blessings.

友人(ゆうじん)に縁結(えんむす)びのお守(まも)りを買(か)ってきてもらった。

I had a friend buy me a matchmaking charm.

Closely associated with Shinto shrines and Japanese folk religion. Many shrines across Japan specialize in 縁結(えんむす)び, with 出雲大社(いずもたいしゃ) in Shimane Prefecture being the most famous.

Common collocations

縁結(えんむす)びの神様(かみさま) (matchmaking deity)
縁結(えんむす)びの神社(じんじゃ) (matchmaking shrine)
縁結(えんむす)びのお守(まも)り (matchmaking charm)
縁結(えんむす)びの御利益(ごりやく) (blessing of romantic connection)

Cultural note

Visiting a 縁結(えんむす)び shrine is a common practice for single people hoping to find a partner. The concept is rooted in the belief that romantic connections are predetermined by fate (縁(えん)) and that certain deities can help tie those bonds.

Related Words

Compare: 良縁(りょうえん) (good match)

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