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mediate · intervene · care for · between
N2
On: 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.

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