Meaning

Primary

Intermediary

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

A mediator jammed in the middle of a group of angry people ends up becoming the intermediary between them. The mediator can't just ignore what's happening around them, and they have the tools to fix this.

Reading

ばいかい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

鳥が伝染病の媒介となると仮定しよう。

Let’s assume birds have become an intermediary for infectious diseases.

Kanji Composition