牽攣乖隔
Reading: けんれんかいかく
Meaning: separated despite mutual attraction
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Example Sentence
Though their hearts are connected, the two are fated to be separated.
Usage Notes
Describes a situation where people who are drawn to each other are kept apart by circumstances. Often used in literary contexts to describe star-crossed lovers or separated friends.
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