Japanese word

仲介

Pronunciation

Romajichūkai

Meaning

  • nounmediation

Example

弁護士が両社の交渉を仲介します。ben go shi ga ryō sha no kō shō o chū kai shi ma su

The lawyer mediates the negotiations between the two companies.

Illustration for 仲介 (mediation)

More examples

双方は第三者に仲介を求めました。sō hō wa dai san sha ni chū kai o moto me ma shi ta

Both sides sought mediation from a third party.

Core concept

Describes the act of entering between two parties and helping them reach an agreement or complete a deal.

Common phrases

  • 仲介を求めるchū kai o moto me ru

    seek mediation

  • 仲介を申し出るchū kai o mō shi de ru

    offer mediation

  • 仲介を頼むchū kai o tano mu

    ask for mediation

Similar words

調停chōtei: The act of helping opposing parties settle a dispute through a neutral third party.
斡旋assen: The act of arranging contact or agreement between parties with different interests.
媒介baikai: The act of connecting parties so that a contract or transaction can be made.

Definition in Japanese

双方の間に立って話し合いや取引を取り持ち、成立に導くこと。sō hō no aida ni ta tte hana shi a i ya torihiki o to ri mo chi sei ritsu ni michibi ku ko to

Word origin

仲介 (chūkai) combines 仲 (chū, "relationship between people") with 介 (kai, "to stand between or introduce"), forming the sense of mediation.

Usage tips

  • 仲介 (chūkai) can describe both helping two sides settle negotiations and connecting a buyer with a seller, so its scope is wider than simple discussion.

Other meanings

  • brokeragenoun

Related words

  • 仲介人chūkaininintermediarynoun

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