JLPT N1
中継ぎ
It’s about taking over something that’s already started. For example, a project handover or a relief pitcher in baseball.
Readings
Other forms
中継ぎ投手 full term for a relief pitcher
中継 can also be read ちゅうけい, meaning "live broadcast"
1 Noun, Suru verb
Handover / Relay
The act of taking over a task or connecting two points in the middle of a larger process. It’s used for things like project handovers, business intermediation, or logistics relays.
Example
前任者 から の 仕事 の 中継ぎ が うまく いかなかった 。
The handover of work from my predecessor didn't go smoothly.
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2 Noun
Middle Reliever (Baseball)
A relief pitcher in baseball who pitches between the starting pitcher and the closing pitcher.
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