見み合あわす

godan verb (-su), transitive verb

exchange glances; look at each other

Used when two or more people look at each other, often to gauge reactions or share a silent understanding.

See also: 見合わせる

• 彼かれらは互たがいに見み合あわして、にっこり笑わらった。

  They exchanged glances and smiled at each other.

godan verb (-su), transitive verb

postpone; put off; withhold; abandon

Often used when a plan or action is deliberately delayed or canceled after considering circumstances. The nuance ranges from temporary postponement to complete abandonment.

See also: 見合わせる

• 悪あく天てん候こうのため、試し合あいは見み合あわされた。

  The game was postponed due to bad weather.

• 今こん回かいは参さん加かを見み合あわせることにした。

  I decided to refrain from participating this time.

godan verb (-su), transitive verb

contrast; compare

Used when examining two or more things side by side to note differences or similarities. Less common than 比較する.

See also: 見合わせる

• 両りょう者しゃの意い見けんを見み合あわすと、違ちがいがはっきり分わかる。

  When you compare the two opinions, the differences become clear.