N1
なれあい (nareai)
馴れ合い
collusion, conspiracy, secret understanding, familiarity resulting in laxness
💡 Nuance & Usage:
互いに遠慮や緊張感がなくなり、不正や手抜きを黙認し合う関係。ネガティブな文脈で使われることが多い。(A relationship where mutual deference or tension disappears, leading to tacit approval of wrongdoing or negligence. Often used in a negative context.)
📝 Example Sentences
企業と行政の馴れ合いが問題視された。
The collusion between the company and the administration was viewed as a problem.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "馴れ合い"!
競争を阻害する企業間の_______は、公正な市場を損なう。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「馴れ合い」は、互いに協力し合い、不正や不公平な状況を作り出すことです。ここでは企業が競争を避けて共謀する状況を示しています。
English: 'Nareai' refers to mutual cooperation that leads to creating unfair or corrupt situations. Here, it indicates a situation where companies collude to avoid competition.
English: 'Nareai' refers to mutual cooperation that leads to creating unfair or corrupt situations. Here, it indicates a situation where companies collude to avoid competition.
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