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“mediation” in Japanese

Japanese

Also仲介 (chūkai) · 斡旋 (assen)

Pronunciation

Romajichōtei

Example

その問題は第三者の調停で解決しました。so no mon dai wa dai san sha no chō tei de kai ketsu shi ma shi ta

The problem was resolved through third-party mediation.

Illustration for 調停 (mediation)

How to say “mediation” in Japanese

“Mediation” in Japanese is 調停 (chōtei).

Centers on helping opposing sides reach an agreement through a neutral intermediary rather than having a decision imposed on them.

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

Example sentences with 調停

裁判所は両者に調停を勧めました。sai ban sho wa ryō sha ni chō tei o susu me ma shi ta

The court recommended mediation to both parties.

Tips for using 調停

  • In legal and workplace settings, mediation differs from arbitration because a mediator helps the parties negotiate but normally does not decide the outcome.

Other Japanese words for “mediation”

弁護士が両社の交渉を仲介します。ben go shi ga ryō sha no kō shō o chū kai shi ma su

The lawyer mediates the negotiations between the two companies.

第三者の斡旋で問題が解決しました。dai san sha no as sen de mon dai ga kai ketsu shi ma shi ta

The problem was solved through a third party's mediation.

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