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相まみえる (あいまみえる) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

相あいまみえる

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Meanings

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ichidan verb, intransitive verb

meet face to face; have an audience with; meet (formally)

Formal, somewhat literary verb for meeting someone, especially in an official or ceremonial context. Often implies a face-to-face encounter with a superior or dignitary. The cross-reference to 見える (まみえる) suggests a related humble or formal usage.

See also: 見える (まみえる)

国こく王おうに相あいまみえる栄えい誉よを得えた。
I had the honor of meeting the king face to face.

両りょう国こくの首しゅ脳のうが相あいまみえて会かい談だんを行おこなった。

The leaders of both countries met face to face and held talks.

Written forms

相あいまみえる
Standard kanji spelling. The 相 prefix adds a sense of mutuality or formality.
相見あいまみえる
Alternate kanji spelling using 見. Less common but still encountered.

Kanji

相inter-, mutual, together
見see, hopes, chances

Similar words

まみえる
まみえる is a humble verb meaning 'to meet' or 'to have an audience with', often used when meeting a superior. 相まみえる adds the prefix 相, emphasizing mutual or reciprocal meeting, and is slightly more formal/literary.
会あう
会う is the general, neutral verb for 'to meet'. 相まみえる is much more formal and limited to official or ceremonial contexts.

Etymology

Compound of 相 (あい, mutual) + まみえる (humble verb for meeting). The exact origin of まみえる is uncertain, but it is a classical verb related to seeing or meeting.