仲直り

なかなおり

reconciliation, make peace with

JLPT N2

Character Breakdown

Meaning and Use of

り means reconciliation or making peace after a disagreement or quarrel. It is often used to describe restoring good relations between friends, family, or couples.

Contextual Usage

This word is common in everyday conversation when talking about resolving conflicts. It implies a mutual agreement to move past the dispute.

Common Patterns

  • りする (to reconcile)
  • りをする (to make peace)
  • りのきっかけ (an opportunity to reconcile)

Nuances

り emphasizes the act of restoring harmony and is often used in informal or personal contexts. It differs from formal apologies by focusing on the relationship repair.

Example Sentences

After arguing, they finally reconciled.

We should make peace quickly and not let misunderstandings deepen.

The children quarreled over a small matter but soon made up.