JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate
見合わせる
To exchange glances, postpone an action, or cross-check.
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見合わせます polite form
見合わせて te-form
見合わせた plain past
1 Ichidan Verb
To look at each other
Describes the action of two or more people looking at one another simultaneously, often in reaction to an event.
Example
上司 の 冗談 が 全く 面白く なくて 、 同僚 と こっそり 顔 を 見合わせた 。
My boss's joke was so unfunny that I secretly exchanged a look with my colleague.
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2 Ichidan Verb
To postpone or hold off
Indicates the suspension or cancellation of a planned action, usually due to unfavorable circumstances.
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3 Ichidan Verb
To compare / cross-check
Refers to inspecting two items together to verify consistency or identify differences.
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