取り持つ
Meanings
Godan verb
Transitive verb
1. to act as a go-between (for); to mediate; to arrange
2. to entertain (guests); to treat; to receive
Other spellings
とりもつ
Kanji used
Pitch accent
とりもつ
とりもつ
Examples4
ノルウェー
The Norwegian diplomat mediated the secret negotiations that produced the historic document.
トム
Tom tried to break the ice.
彼
Do you want me to fix you up with him?
メアリー
Mary tried her best to ensure Tom and John got along well together, but her efforts amounted to nothing.