Japanese word

双方

Pronunciation

Romajisōhō

Meaning

  • nounboth parties

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 双方の意見sō hō no i ken

    both parties' opinions

  • 双方にとってsō hō ni to tte

    for both parties

Similar words

両者ryōsha: Refers to the two people or groups concerned in a matter.
両方ryōhō: Refers to both of two people, groups, things, or choices.

Definition in Japanese

対立したり協力したりする二つの側の両方。tai ritsu shi ta ri kyō ryoku shi ta ri su ru futa tsu no gawa no ryō hō

Word origin

双方 (sōhō) is made from 双 (sō, "pair") and 方 (hō, "side" or "direction"), so its structure points to both sides.

Usage tips

  • 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.

Other meanings

  • both sidesnoun

Opposites

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