Japanese DictionaryDefinition of 腐縁
- (n) fate; destiny (esp. as a mysterious force that binds two people together)
- relationship (e.g. between two people); bond; link; connection
- family ties; affinity
- opportunity; chance (to meet someone and start a relationship)
- (Buddh) pratyaya (indirect conditions, as opposed to direct causes)
- narrow open-air veranda
- (v5r, vi) to rot; to go bad; to decay; to spoil; to fester; to decompose; to turn sour (e.g. milk)
これらのオレンジは腐っている。
These oranges have gone bad. - to corrode; to weather; to crumble
- to become useless; to blunt; to weaken (from lack of practice)
- to become depraved; to be degenerate; to be morally bankrupt; to be corrupt
- to be depressed; to be dispirited; to feel discouraged; to feel down
- (suf, v5r) indicates scorn or disdain for another's action
- (v5r, vi) to lose a bet
- to be drenched; to become sopping wet
- (n) something to rely on; aid; clue; way; means
- someone to rely on; relative
- reminder; memento