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marriage proposal, marriage arrangement, match
A proposal or discussion regarding a potential marriage, especially one arranged through intermediaries or family connections. Refers to the proposal itself or the prospective match.
Cultural note
Traditionally, marriages in Japan were often arranged through intermediaries (仲人), and 縁談 was the proposal or match brought by such go-betweens. While arranged marriages have become less common in modern Japan, the word is still used and understood, appearing in period dramas, novels, and when families still facilitate introductions.