Word details

腐れ縁

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 腐れ縁.

Dictionary

Entry

腐れ縁くされ縁されえんNounFreq #20409
1

(undesirable but) inseparable relationship

Examples
腐れ縁と思ってあきらめる。
Make the best of one's lot with fatal resignation.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

rot, decay, sour

14 strokesFrequency 1,225JLPT N1Grade 8

On

Kun

くさ.る-くさ.るくさ.れるくさ.れくさ.らすくさ.す

affinity, relation, connection, edge, border, verge, brink

15 strokesFrequency 1,291JLPT N1Grade 8

On

エン-ネン

Kun

ふちふち.どるゆかりよすがへりえにし

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