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δ»
Mediate, Assist
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
In Japan, introducing two people in business is called η΄Ήδ» (shΕkai). Proper introductions are considered an important part of Japanese etiquette and networking.
Memory Trick
Imagine a person standing between two friends and introducing them to each other. Acting as the middle person helps you remember δ» means 'mediate' or 'assist.'
Readings
Onyomi: γ«γ€ (kai)
Kunyomi:
Example Words
η΄Ήδ»
γγγγγ (shoukai)
Introduction
δ»θ·
γγγ (kaigo)
Nursing care
δ»ε
₯
γγγ«γ
γ (kainyuu)
Intervention
δ»²δ»
γ‘γ
γγγ (chuukai)
Mediation
Example Sentence
ει γ ε η γ η΄Ήδ»γγ¦γγγΎγγγ
γ¨γγ γ‘ γ γγγγ γ γγγγγγγ¦γγγΎγγγ
tomodachi ga sensei o shoukai shite kuremashita
My friend introduced me to the teacher.