noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
being interposed; existing between
Used when something physically or abstractly lies between two things. The common pattern is AとBの間に介在する or Aの間に介在している.
二つの層の間に薄い膜が介在している。
A thin membrane lies between the two layers.
この問題には複数の要
Multiple factors are involved in this problem.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
intervention; involvement; intermediation
Used when a person, organization, system, or hidden factor comes between parties or becomes involved in a process. It does not necessarily imply aggressive interference, unlike 介入.
多くの業者が介在すると、費用が高くなる。
When many businesses act as intermediaries, the cost goes up.
第三者が介在したことで、交渉は円滑に進んだ。
The involvement of a third party allowed the negotiations to proceed smoothly.