English–Japanese

“both parties” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajisōhō

Example

双方が合意しました。sō hō ga gō i shi ma shi ta

Both parties agreed.

Illustration for 双方 (both parties)

How to say “both parties” in Japanese

“Both parties” in Japanese is 双方 (sōhō).

It treats the two sides in an issue, agreement, or interaction together rather than separately.

Full entry for 双方: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 双方

双方の意見を聞いてから、結論を出します。sō hō no i ken o ki i te ka ra ketsu ron o da shi ma su

I will reach a conclusion after hearing both parties' opinions.

Tips for using 双方

  • 双方 (sōhō) can refer to both sides in a discussion without naming them, which makes it useful when the participants are already clear from context.

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