noun
looking at each other; exchanging glances
Refers to the act of two or more people looking at each other, often implying a shared reaction or hesitation.
See also: 見合わせる
突然の停電に、乗客たちは顔を見合わせた。
At the sudden blackout, the passengers looked at each other.
noun
Used for events, plans, or operations being put on hold or delayed, often due to unforeseen circumstances.
See also: 見合わせる
悪天候のため、花火大会は見合わせとなった。
The fireworks display was postponed due to bad weather.
システム障害により、新規受付を見合わせております。
We are suspending new applications due to a system failure.
Cancellation, not just postponement; 見合わせ suggests a pause rather than a permanent stop.
Standard kanji spelling.
Variant with せ instead of わせ; less common but still seen.
Noun form of the verb 見合わせる (みあわせる), from 見る (to see) + 合わせる (to put together). The 'postponement' sense developed from the idea of 'putting off' or 'holding back' after mutual consideration.