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介
mediate · intervene · care for · between
N2On: かいKun: すけ
Memory Aid
The kanji 介 looks like a person standing with their arms outstretched, positioning themselves BETWEEN two things or people. They are ready to MEDIATE or INTERVENE.
'Kai' sounds like 'guy'. Imagine a 'guy' (カイ) who is always mediating conflicts and caring for others.
Vocabulary
紹介しょうかいintroduction
介護かいごnursing care, elderly care
仲介ちゅうかいmediation, agency
介入かいにゅうintervention
魚介ぎょかいmarine products, seafood
Example Sentences
新しい友達を先生に紹介した。
I introduced my new friend to the teacher.
彼女は介護士として働いている。
She works as a caregiver.
不動産会社が売買を仲介した。
A real estate company mediated the sale.
政府は市場への介入を控えるべきだ。
The government should refrain from intervening in the market.