橋渡し
はしわたし
hashiwatashi
JLPT N1nounVocabularyLevel 93 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
橋渡し (はしわたし (hashiwatashi)) means "Mediator". It is read はしわたし (hashiwatashi). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
Mediator
Also : Mediation · Go-between · Bridge (between)
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Example Sentences
その外交官は、両国間の橋渡しの役割を果たしました。
そのがいこうかんは、りょうこくかんのはしわたしのやくわりをはたしました。
The diplomat played the role of mediator between the two countries.
親と子の間に立って橋渡しをするのは難しい役割です。
おやとこのあいだにたってはしわたしをするのはむずかしいやくわりです。
Playing mediator between parent and child is a difficult role.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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