noun
arrangement; discretion; judgment
Refers to a considerate arrangement or handling of a matter, often implying thoughtful discretion or good offices. Commonly used in expressions like お計らい (polite) or ご計らい (honorific).
彼の計らいで、会議はスムーズに進んだ。
Thanks to his arrangement, the meeting went smoothly.
お計らいに感謝します。
I appreciate your kind consideration.
計らい is the noun form of the verb 計らう, which means 'to arrange' or 'to manage'.
手配 is more about practical arrangements or logistics, while 計らい carries a nuance of thoughtful discretion or personal judgment.
Noun form of the verb 計らう (はからう), which derives from 計る (はかる, 'to measure, plan') with the suffix う. The kanji 計 suggests planning or measuring, fitting the sense of thoughtful arrangement.