JLPT · Level 194
16 words
Japanese word
仲人
Pronunciation
Romajinakōdo
Meaning
- nounmatchmaker
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.
More examples
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.
Core concept
Centers on a trusted intermediary who brings two potential partners together for marriage.
Common phrases
仲人を務めるnakōdo o tsuto me ru
serve as a matchmaker
仲人を立てるnakōdo o ta te ru
appoint a matchmaker
Similar words
媒酌人baishakunin: A person who formally helps arrange a marriage between two people.
Definition in Japanese
男女の結婚相手を探し、縁組みを世話する人。dan jo no kek kon ai te o saga shi en gu mi o se wa su ru hito
Word origin
仲人 (nakōdo) is formed in Japanese from 仲 (naka, "relationship") and 人 (hito, "person"), referring to a person who links two people in marriage.
Usage tips
- In modern English, matchmaker can mean a professional or a service that introduces people for romantic relationships, not only a family acquaintance.