Kanji 周 circumference, circuit, lap Related words 仲ちゅう 介かい 人にん 仲介人 is a more common and neutral term for an intermediary or mediator, while 周旋人 carries a slightly more formal or old-fashioned nuance, often associated with business or employment agencies.
代だい 理り 人にん 代理人 specifically refers to a legal or authorized representative, whereas 周旋人 is a broader term for a go-between or agent in commercial or personal matters.
Etymology Composed of 周旋 (しゅうせん , 'mediation, good offices') and 人 (にん , 'person'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the term has been used since at least the early modern period to denote a professional intermediary.
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