見合(みあ)い

みあい
noun, verb-suru
arranged meeting for marriage, matchmaking
1. formal meeting for marriage, matchmaking, arranged introduction
A formal meeting arranged by a go-between or family members for the purpose of considering marriage. The prospective bride and groom meet, often with their families, to evaluate compatibility.
見合(みあ)いをすることになった。
It was decided that I would have an arranged meeting.
母(はは)に勧(すす)められて見合(みあ)いの相手(あいて)に会(あ)った。
At my mother's recommendation, I met with the person from the arranged introduction.
見合(みあ)い結婚(けっこん)と恋愛(れんあい)結婚(けっこん)のどちらが多(おお)いか、時代(じだい)によって変(か)わる。
Whether arranged marriages or love marriages are more common changes with the times.

USAGE:
見合(みあ)い traditionally involves a 仲人(なこうど) (go-between) who arranges the meeting and facilitates introductions. Modern 見合(みあ)い has evolved considerably and may be quite casual. The word contrasts with 恋愛(れんあい) (romantic love) — marriages are often classified as either 見合(みあ)い結婚(けっこん) (arranged marriage) or 恋愛(れんあい)結婚(けっこん) (love marriage).

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 見合(みあ)い結婚(けっこん): arranged marriage
  • 見合(みあ)い相手(あいて): matchmaking partner
  • 見合(みあ)いをする: to have an arranged meeting
  • 見合(みあ)い写真(しゃしん): photo used for matchmaking
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