Translation guide
Ways to express the idea of an intermediary in Japanese, from formal business roles to casual go-betweens.
To refer to someone who facilitates communication or transactions between two parties.
A neutral, standard term for an intermediary, often used in business or formal contexts.
He proceeded with negotiations as an intermediary between the two companies.
Similar to 仲介者, but slightly more personal or legalistic; often used in contracts.
An intermediary is necessary for buying and selling real estate.
Refers to the act of mediating or the person who does it; can be used in both business and personal contexts.
She acted as an intermediary and reconciled the two.
Literally 'bridge-building'; a figurative term for acting as a bridge or intermediary between groups.
He serves as a cultural intermediary.
Literally 'pipe role'; a colloquial term for someone who serves as a conduit or intermediary, often in business or politics.
He is an intermediary between the government and the industry.
To refer to a company or institution that acts as a middleman.
A business or agent that provides intermediary services, such as a real estate agent or broker.
I searched for properties through an intermediary agency.
An agency or representative office that acts on behalf of another party; often used for insurance or travel agencies.
To describe the action of mediating or going between parties.
Both mean 'intermediary', but 仲介者 is more common and general, while 仲介人 often appears in legal or contractual contexts. In everyday speech, 仲介者 is usually preferred.
Negotiate through an intermediary.
He signed the contract as the intermediary.
The word 仲介 can combine with other nouns to specify the type of intermediary, e.g., 仲介料 (intermediary fee), 仲介業務 (intermediary services).
保険の代理店に問い合わせてください。
Please contact the insurance intermediary.
彼が二人の仲を取り持った。
He acted as an intermediary between the two.
She acts as an intermediary between different departments.