English–Japanese

“matchmaker” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajinakōdo

Example

父が二人の仲人を務めました。chichi ga futa ri no nakōdo o tsuto me ma shi ta

My father served as their matchmaker.

Illustration for 仲人 (matchmaker)

How to say “matchmaker” in Japanese

“Matchmaker” in Japanese is 仲人 (nakōdo).

Centers on a trusted intermediary who brings two potential partners together for marriage.

Full entry for 仲人: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 仲人

昔は親が仲人を通して縁談を進めることもありました。mukashi wa oya ga nakōdo o tō shi te en dan o susu me ru ko to mo a ri ma shi ta

In the past, parents sometimes pursued marriage proposals through a matchmaker.

Tips for using 仲人

  • In modern English, matchmaker can mean a professional or a service that introduces people for romantic relationships, not only a family acquaintance.

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