縁故

戦時中、子供たちは地方の縁故を頼って疎開した。

During the war, children were evacuated to the countryside to stay with relatives.

彼にはこの町に縁故のある者が一人もいない。

He does not have a single relative in this town.

亡くなった人に縁故がなく、遺骨は市が引き取った。

The deceased had no family ties, so the city took charge of the remains.

彼は父親の縁故でその会社に入った。

He got into the company through his father's connections.

この業界では実力よりも縁故がものを言う。

In this industry, connections count for more than ability.

縁故に頼らず、自分の力で仕事を見つけたい。

I want to find a job on my own, without relying on connections.