noun
A somewhat literary or refined word for a friendly, intimate talk. Often implies a warm, leisurely conversation.
夕暮れの縁側で、祖母と静かに語らいを楽しんだ。
I enjoyed a quiet chat with my grandmother on the veranda at dusk.
noun
troth; lovers' vow; pledge of love
Archaic or highly literary use referring to a vow between lovers, especially in classical poetry or historical contexts.
万葉集には、恋人同士の語らいを詠んだ歌が多く見られる。
In the Man'yōshū, there are many poems that sing of lovers' vows.