consideration; comparison; balancing
Weighing multiple factors or options against each other; often used in contexts like comparing pros and cons or balancing interests.
Refers to the situation or state of affairs, often with a nuance of how things are balanced or arranged. Less common than sense 1.
Weigh the opinions of both sides.
We need to consider the balance between cost and effectiveness.
We had no choice but to decide based on the circumstances at the time.
Standard kanji spelling.
Variant spelling without okurigana り.
Compound of 振り (furi, 'swinging; manner') + 合い (ai, 'mutual; together'), literally 'swinging together', which developed the sense of weighing or balancing things against each other.