| 释义 |
‖ nakodo|naˈkodo|
Also nakohdo.
[Jap.]
In Japan, one who acts as go-between in the arrangement of a marriage.
1890B. H. Chamberlain Things Japanese 221 The conduct of the affair must be entrusted to a middleman (nakōdo)—some discreet married friend, who not only negotiates the marriage, but remains through life a sort of godfather to the young couple. 1895L. Hearn Out of East viii. 258 He was a professional nakōdo, or match⁓maker, and was..acting in the service of a wealthy rice dealer. 1902― Kottō x. 123 A majority of Japanese marriages, indeed, are arranged..with the aid of a nakōdo. 1936K. Nohara True Face of Japan iv. 85 Although he receives monetary compensation for his services, the Nakohdo is not a professional marriage-broker. |