“Relation” in Japanese
Short answer
Relation in Japanese is “関係” (kankei). Full meaning: relation, relationship, connection; participation, involvement, concern; influence, effect.
Other ways to say “Relation” in Japanese
縁
en connection (to a person, place, etc.), relation, affinity; fate, destiny (esp. as a mysterious force that binds two people together); relationship (e.g. between two people), bond, link, connection
関連
kanren relation, connection, relevance
親身
shinmi relation, relative; kind, cordial
続き合い
tsuzukiai relation, family relationship
縁故
enko relation, connection, affinity
仲
naka relation, relationship
関わり
kakawari relation, connection
親戚
shinseki relative, relation, kin
間柄
aidagara relationship, relation, terms (good, friendly, etc.)
カンケイ
kankei relation, relationship, connection; participation, involvement, concern; influence, effect
かんけい
kankei relation, relationship, connection; participation, involvement, concern; influence, effect
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