Japanese word

協定

Pronunciation

Romajikyōtei

Meaning

  • nounagreement

Example

二国は協定に署名します。ni koku wa kyō tei ni sho mei shi ma su

The two countries sign an agreement.

Illustration for 協定 (agreement)

More examples

両国は環境保護のための協定を結びます。ryō koku wa kan kyō ho go no ta me no kyō tei o musu bi ma su

The two countries enter into an agreement to protect the environment.

Core concept

It refers to terms that two or more parties jointly settle and accept as a basis for cooperation.

Common phrases

  • 協定を結ぶkyō tei o musu bu

    enter into an agreement

  • 協定に署名するkyō tei ni sho mei su ru

    sign an agreement

Similar words

合意gōi: A shared decision or understanding reached by two or more parties.
取り決めtorikime: An arrangement that sets agreed terms or procedures between parties.
契約keiyaku: A legally binding agreement that creates duties for the parties.

Definition in Japanese

二者以上が協議して取り決めた事項や、その取り決め。ni sha i jō ga kyō gi shi te to ri ki me ta ji kō ya so no to ri ki me

Word origin

協定 (kyōtei) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 協 (kyō, "cooperation") and 定 (tei, "setting or deciding"), expressing terms settled together.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese news and official writing, 協定 (kyōtei) commonly names formal agreements between governments or organizations, giving it an official tone.

Other meanings

  • arrangementnoun
  • pactnoun

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