JLPT N1 Advanced
因縁
Fateful connection, karma, or a pretext to pick a fight
Readings
1 Noun
Fateful Connection / Complicated History
Refers to a karmic bond, destiny, or a deep-seated history between parties that feels unavoidable.
Example
あの 二人 の 間に は 、 長年 の 因縁 が ある 。
There's a long and complicated history between those two.
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2 Noun
Picking a Fight / Pretext
A false pretext or forced justification used to initiate a quarrel or make unreasonable demands.
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