noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
relation; relationship; connection
Broadly used for connections between people, things, or concepts. Can be used as a noun or with する to mean 'to be related'.
彼と私は親戚関係にある。
He and I are related by blood.
この二
These two incidents are connected.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
involvement; participation; concern
Used when someone is involved in or has a stake in a matter. Often appears in phrases like 関係がある or 関係する.
私はその計画に関係していない。
I am not involved in that project.
彼は事件に関係があるらしい。
He seems to have a connection to the case.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
Refers to the impact or bearing one thing has on another. Common in expressions like 関係する or 関係がある.
天候は農作物に大きな関係がある。
Weather has a big influence on crops.
健康に関係する問題を話し合った。
We discussed issues affecting health.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
sexual relations; sexual relationship
Euphemistic use for a sexual relationship. Often used with 持つ or ある.
二人は関係を持っていた。
The two had a sexual relationship.
彼女とはそういう関係ではない。
I don't have that kind of relationship with her.
noun, used as a suffix
related to; connected to
Suffix attached to nouns to mean 'related to' or 'concerning'. Productive in formal and technical contexts.
環境関係の法律が強化された。
Laws related to the environment were strengthened.
教育関係の仕事を探している。
I'm looking for a job in education-related fields.