釣り合う

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 釣り合う, read つりあう, denotes a state in which two forces balance or two values are commensurate.
• Basic usage: It covers weights balancing on a scale and compensation being commensurate with responsibility.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Physical balance and proportional fit
  • It can mean equal physical balance or an appropriate proportion among value, responsibility, and reward.