the physical outer limit or boundary of an object, surface, or area

predestined affinity or causal connection within the context of Buddhist doctrine

to have no opportunity, way, or chance of doing something, or to fail to achieve a position in a competition

the underlying cause or motive for an action, event, or situation

related or brought together by destiny or serendipity

(idiom) without cause or reason; completely uncalled for

bloodline; blood relationship

relations with other people; popularity

the connections, relationships, or affinities formed by geographic proximity

to go with the flow; to accept things as they come

owing to or due to a particular cause

the cause, reason, or origin of an event or situation

to have no contact with or be completely isolated from something

predestined fate or timing, often used in a spiritual or Buddhist context

a marriage predestined by fate

to treat a person, group, or concept as insignificant or peripheral; the process of making or becoming marginal

to develop a strong attachment or interest in a particular subject or field

the genesis or background account of the start of an endeavor

Buddhist concept of principal and secondary causes and their effects

an indissoluble bond; tightly bound relationship; a tie that cannot be severed

blood relationship; genetic relationship; consanguinity

good karma or an opportune connection leading to a successful marriage

to hit it off well; to be kindred spirits with a natural affinity for each other

a romantic connection or affinity between two people dictated by fate

(of a Buddhist or Taoist monk) to beg for alms

A substance or material that does not readily conduct electricity.

lit. climb a tree to catch a fish; fig. to attempt the impossible

to climb up (a rope etc); (of plants) climbing

(idiom) to get happily married; to form an auspicious union

(literary) why; for what reason

(Buddhism) predestined relationship

trailing edge (of an airplane wing)

to earn people's praise through one's good deeds (idiom)

a short-lived and non-binding romantic or sexual relationship, often implying it is illicit or transitory

phylogenetic relationship

a marriage predestined in a former life

one's predestined fate is yet to be fulfilled

(of a monk) to solicit alms or donations

good karma; favorable affinity or connection with others

geostrategy; geostrategic

The study or application of how geographical factors affect international politics and relations.

to seek personal gain or professional advancement through connections, influence, or flattery

to cling to the rich and powerful to advance one's career or status

to wait for luck or take a futile approach; to have no practical course of action

destined to meet but not fated to be together