斡旋する

• Reading: あっせんする
• Romaji: assen suru
• Kanji breakdown: 斡 (atsu) — manage, turn; 旋 (sen) — revolve, go around
• Pronunciation: /as.seɴ.sɯ.ɾɯ/

Meaning

To mediate; to arrange; to act as a go-between; to fix up.

A Group 3 (irregular) する verb. Used when someone arranges or mediates something on behalf of others — job placements, housing, dispute resolution, or business deals. Carries a formal, often institutional tone. The noun form 斡旋 is also common.

Examples

1. 不動産会社が新しい物件を斡旋してくれた。 The real estate agency arranged a new property for me.
2. 労働組合が会社との交渉を斡旋した。 The labor union mediated the negotiations with the company.
3. 知人が就職先を斡旋してくれたおかげで仕事が見つかった。 Thanks to an acquaintance who fixed me up with a job, I found work.

Usage Guide

Context: business, real estate, employment

Tone: formal

Origin & History

From Chinese 斡旋, where 斡 means 'to turn/manage' and 旋 means 'to revolve/go around.' The image is of someone turning things around to bring parties together.

Cultural Context

Era: Classical

Generation: Adults

Social background: Professional