“Go-between” in Japanese
Short answer
Go-between in Japanese is “中人” (chuunin). Full meaning: go-between, intermediary, middleman, mediator; child in elementary or middle school.
Other ways to say “Go-between” in Japanese
氷人
hyoujin go-between (in marriage)
伝
tsute means of making contact, intermediary, go-between; connections, influence, pull, good offices; legend, tradition
月下老人
gekkaroujin go-between, matchmaker
パイプ役
paipuyaku go-between, intermediary, mediator
口入れ人
kuchiirenin go-between, intermediate, agent (e.g. for employing servants)
月下氷人
gekkahyoujin go-between, matchmaker, Cupid
橋渡し
hashiwatashi mediation, good offices, go-between, intermediary, mediator, bridge (between); building a bridge
仲介者
chuukaisha mediator, go-between, middleman
仲介役
chuukaiyaku mediator, go-between, middleman, broker
媒酌人
baishakunin matchmaker, go-between
仲人
chuunin matchmaker; go-between, intermediary, middleman, mediator, intercessor
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