noun
involvement; implication; entanglement
Refers to being involved or implicated in a matter, often with a nuance of unwanted connection or entanglement. Commonly used in contexts like crimes, scandals, or troublesome situations.
彼はその事件に係り合いがあると疑われている。
He is suspected of being involved in the incident.
面倒な係り合いになる前
You should pull out before you get entangled in trouble.
関係 is a general term for 'relation' or 'connection', neutral in tone. 係り合い specifically implies involvement, often with a negative or entangling nuance.
関与 is a more formal term for 'participation' or 'involvement', often used in legal or official contexts. 係り合い is less formal and carries a stronger sense of entanglement.
Compound of 係り (かかり, 'involvement, connection', continuative form of 係る) + 合い (あい, 'mutual, together', continuative form of 合う). The combination emphasizes mutual or reciprocal involvement.