紹介

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 紹介 is read as しょうかい and can mean “introduction” or “referral”, depending on context.
• Basic usage: The examples show being referred to a dentist and introducing a new employee at a meeting.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Distinguishing senses and uses
  • In AにBを紹介する, A is the recipient of the introduction and B is the person, place, or thing being introduced.