1.
mediation, arrangement
Acting as an intermediary to help resolve disputes or arrange agreements between parties.
労働紛争の斡旋を行う。
To mediate a labor dispute.
第三者による斡旋で問題が解決した。
The problem was resolved through mediation by a third party.
この会社は不動産の斡旋をしている。
This company provides real estate mediation services.
2.
introduction, referral
Introducing or recommending someone for a job, service, or opportunity.
就職の斡旋を受ける。
To receive a job referral.
人材斡旋会社に登録した。
I registered with a job placement agency.
知人の斡旋で良い仕事を見つけることができた。
I was able to find a good job through an acquaintance's introduction.
斡旋 involves acting as an intermediary between parties.
VERB FORM:
斡旋する: to mediate, to arrange, to introduce
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- 斡旋を受ける: to receive a referral/introduction
- 斡旋を依頼する: to request mediation
- 労働斡旋: employment placement
- 不動産斡旋: real estate brokerage
KANJI NOTE:
斡 and 旋 are relatively rare kanji. The word is sometimes written in hiragana as あっせん.