媒
Kanji · N1
媒 / mediator
Kanji for mediator or go-between.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | バイ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | なこうど | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
媒 carries the meaning mediator or go-between.
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Common compounds with 媒
触媒しょくばいcatalyst
媒介ばいかいmediation / agency / serving as a medium
媒酌ばいしゃくmatchmaking / acting as a go-between
媒体ばいたいmedium / media
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