reason; circumstances; meaning
Refers to the background reason, circumstances, or significance behind a situation. Often used in phrases like わけあいがあって (for certain reasons) or わけあいを話す (explain the circumstances).
He quit the company for certain reasons.
Please explain the circumstances in detail.
Kanji spelling without okurigana; rare.
Kanji spelling with okurigana; less common than kana.
Compound of 訳 (わけ, 'reason, meaning') + 合い (あい, 'mutual, together'). The combination suggests a set of interrelated reasons or circumstances.