橋渡し

はしわたし
Alternative writings: 橋わたし
JLPT:N1
Frequency:
1

Mediation or acting as an intermediary; bridging between people or organizations to connect them.

NounIrregular VerbIntransitive Verb

Examples

彼女は新しい取引先と会社との橋渡し役を務めた。

She served as the intermediary between the new client and the company.

地域のNPOが住民と自治体の橋渡しをしている。

A local NPO is acting as a bridge between residents and the municipal government.

交渉が行き詰まったとき、第三者の橋渡しが必要になることがある。

When negotiations stall, a third party mediator may be needed.

2

The literal act of bridging or building a temporary bridge; physically making a crossing possible.

NounIrregular VerbIntransitive Verb

Examples

増水で通れなくなった道を、職員が橋渡しで救助した。

When flooding made the road impassable, staff helped people across by making a temporary crossing.

工事で川に仮設の橋渡しを設置した。

A temporary bridge was installed across the river during construction.

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