English–Japanese
“bargaining” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikakehiki
Example
店員と駆け引きをしています。ten in to ka ke hi ki o shi te i ma su
I am bargaining with the shop clerk.
How to say “bargaining” in Japanese
“Bargaining” in Japanese is 駆け引き (kakehiki).
Describes a strategic exchange in which each side adjusts pressure and concessions to gain an advantage.
Example sentences with 駆け引き
交渉では、相手の出方を見ながら駆け引きをします。kō shō de wa ai te no de kata o mi na ga ra ka ke hi ki o shi ma su
In negotiations, I bargain while watching how the other side responds.
Tips for using 駆け引き
- English bargaining often concerns a price or deal, while 駆け引き (kakehiki) also describes the strategic give-and-take used to influence another person.