okiai
Okiai (often romanized as omiai; Japanese: お見合い) is a traditional Japanese practice of a formal introduction between two people who may marry. The term combines elements meaning to see and to meet; in English it is usually translated as an arranged meeting or matrimonial introduction.
Historically, the process involved families and a professional intermediary known as nakōdo (仲人) who arranged introductions and
The typical sequence starts with an intermediary presenting profiles that include education, occupation, income, family background,
In contemporary Japan, omiai remains a recognized option among diverse approaches to forming a life partnership.
The term is commonly spelled omiai, but variations such as okiai appear in some transliterations.