Reading

Kana: へり
Romaji: heri
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

edge (of a river, woods, etc.); shoulder (of a road)

Note: sometimes べり as a suffix
Note: word usually written using kana alone
2

rim; brim; hem; margin; fringe; selvage

Note: word usually written using kana alone
3

fabric border (of a tatami mat, etc.); edging

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

Readings: エン、 -ネン、 ふち、 ふちど.る、 ゆかり、 よすが、 へり、 えにし
Meanings: affinity, relation, connection, edge, border, verge, brink

Example Sentences

(えん)(こと)なもの。
➥Marriages are made in heaven.
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(ねこ)はトラと(きん)(えん)である。
➥Cats are related to tigers.
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(かれ)(えん)(した)力持(ちからも)ちだ。
➥He is an unsung hero.
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縁組(えんぐみ)(てん)でなされる。
➥Marriage is made in heaven.
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7は縁起(えんぎ)のいい番号(ばんごう)だ。
➥Seven is a lucky number.
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(きん)()()(えん)()()
➥The end of money is the end of love.
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