中継ぎ・中次ぎ・中継・中次|なかつぎnakatsugi[0]heiban (flat)
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Which spelling to use
中継ぎ中継ぎ is the most common written form and the recommended choice for beginners. Use it whenever you need to write this word, unless reproducing another form specifically.
中次ぎ中次ぎ is a less common mixed kanji-and-kana variant of 中継ぎ. You may encounter it, but 中継ぎ is the safer choice for learners.
中継中継 is a less common kanji-only variant. It can appear as an alternative written form, but learners should normally choose 中継ぎ.
中次中次 is the least common of these forms and a kanji-only variant. Recognize it when encountered, but use 中継ぎ as a learner.
Definitions
- noun, suru verbjoining; joint
- noun, suru verbintermediation; acting as an intermediary
- suru verb, no-adjectiverelaying; taking over
- noun, baseballmiddle relief pitcher; middle reliever
- nounpole-shaped item with a join in the middle
- nountea container with a lid that is the same size as the body
Conjugation
| Dictionary form | 中継ぎする（なかつぎする） |
|---|---|
| Polite (masu) | 中継ぎします（なかつぎします） |
| Negative (nai) | 中継ぎしない（なかつぎしない） |
| polite (masen) | 中継ぎしません（なかつぎしません） |
| classical zu / nu | 中継ぎせず・中継ぎせぬ（なかつぎせず・なかつぎせぬ） |
| Past (ta) | 中継ぎした（なかつぎした） |
| polite (mashita) | 中継ぎしました（なかつぎしました） |
| Past negative (nakatta) | 中継ぎしなかった（なかつぎしなかった） |
| polite (masen deshita) | 中継ぎしませんでした（なかつぎしませんでした） |
| Te form | 中継ぎして（なかつぎして） |
| Potential | 中継ぎできる（なかつぎできる） |
| Passive | 中継ぎされる（なかつぎされる） |
| Causative | 中継ぎさせる（なかつぎさせる） |
| Causative passive | 中継ぎさせられる（なかつぎさせられる） |
| Conditional (ba) | 中継ぎすれば（なかつぎすれば） |
| tara | 中継ぎしたら（なかつぎしたら） |
| Volitional | 中継ぎしよう（なかつぎしよう） |
| polite (mashou) | 中継ぎしましょう（なかつぎしましょう） |
| Imperative | 中継ぎしろ（なかつぎしろ） |
Common forms generated by rule; see the senses for honorific or irregular usage.
Synonyms & antonyms
- SynonymリレーNeutralLoanword for a relay race or passing things along in sequence; 「中継ぎ」 also covers taking over mid-way and acting as a go-between.
- Synonym橋渡しはしわたしNeutralBrokering or mediating between two sides, as in 「両国の橋渡し」; stresses building the connection rather than taking over mid-way.
- Synonym中継ちゅうけいNeutralSino-Japanese reading mostly for TV broadcasts and communications relays, as in 「生中継」; 「中継ぎ」 is for handovers and go-between roles.
- Synonym逓伝ていでんWrittenWritten word for passing things along stage by stage, as with old post-station relays; rare today, where 「リレー」 is the usual choice.
- Synonymパイプ役パイプやくNeutralA person who liaises between two parties, often in politics or business; stresses an ongoing liaison role rather than a handover.
- Synonym取り持ちとりもちNeutralActing as a go-between or matchmaker, and also entertaining guests; the tone is somewhat old-fashioned.
- Related仲立ちなかだちNeutralMediating or introducing between parties, often in deals or marriages; 「中継ぎ」 stresses taking over mid-way and passing things on.
- Related仲人なこうどNeutralA marriage go-between or matchmaker; by extension, any middleman.
- Related仲介ちゅうかいNeutralIntermediating to bring deals about, as in 「不動産仲介」; carries a strong commercial flavor.
- Related口利きくちききNeutralUsing one's influence to intercede for someone; often carries a whiff of pulling strings or backdoor favors.
- Related懸け橋かけはしNeutralMetaphorical bond linking two sides, as in 「友好の懸け橋」; can also mean a makeshift bridge or cliff walkway.
- Related仲介者ちゅうかいしゃNeutralA person who brokers deals or negotiations; 「中継ぎ」 is about taking over mid-way or relaying.
- Related仲立人なかだちにんWrittenWritten, commercial-law term for a transaction broker; in everyday speech 「仲介者」 is the normal word.
- Related斡旋者あっせんしゃWrittenWritten term for someone who mediates or arranges things; common in labor disputes and politics.
- Related斡旋業者あっせんぎょうしゃWrittenWritten term for a business that specializes in intermediation, such as job placement.
Use 「中継ぎ」 for taking over mid-way, including a baseball relief pitcher; for TV broadcasts use 「中継」. To broker between parties say 「仲介」 or 「橋渡し」, and a marriage matchmaker is 「仲人」.
Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only
Japanese definitions
- 中間で受け継ぐこと。
Kanji in this word
English equivalents
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