馴れ合い
Reading: なれあい
Meaning: collusion; conspiracy; a fixed game
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Example Sentence
It is rumored that their match was fixed.
Usage Notes
Refers to a situation where parties who are supposed to be in opposition are secretly cooperating for their own benefit. It implies a lack of genuine competition.
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