relationship; connection; involvement; entanglement; implication
Often used in negative contexts, implying unwanted or troublesome involvement, such as being implicated in a crime or getting entangled in a messy situation. Common in phrases like 関わり合いになる (to get involved) and 関わり合いを避ける (to avoid involvement).
あの事件には関わり合いになりたくない。
I don't want to get involved in that incident.
彼は面倒なことに関わり合いになるのを避けている。
He avoids getting entangled in troublesome matters.
関与 is more formal and often used in legal or official contexts for participation or involvement. 関わり合い is more colloquial and implies entanglement.
Standard kanji spelling.
Alternate kanji spelling; less common than 関わり合い.
Irregular okurigana usage; rarely seen.
Compound of 関わり (kakawari, 'involvement', from verb 関わる kakawaru) + 合い (ai, 'mutual', from verb 合う au). The combination emphasizes mutual or reciprocal involvement.