Japanese word

合意

Pronunciation

Romajigōi

Meaning

  • nounagreement

Example

両者は合意に達しました。ryō sha wa gō i ni tas shi ma shi ta

Both sides reached an agreement.

Illustration for 合意 (agreement)

More examples

代表団は長い交渉の末に合意を取り付けました。dai hyō dan wa naga i kō shō no sue ni gō i o to ri tsu ke ma shi ta

The delegation secured an agreement after lengthy negotiations.

Core concept

Describes separate parties bringing their views or intentions into a shared position.

Common phrases

  • 合意を求めるgō i o moto me ru

    seek agreement

  • 合意を取り付けるgō i o to ri tsu ke ru

    secure agreement

  • 合意を確認するgō i o kaku nin su ru

    confirm agreement

Similar words

同意dōi: Consent to a proposal or action by another person or group.
了承ryōshō: Acceptance of a request, plan, or decision, often in a formal setting.
協定kyōtei: A formal agreement between organizations, groups, or countries.

Definition in Japanese

複数の人や組織の意見や意思が一致し、同じ内容を受け入れること。また、その一致した意思。fuku sū no hito ya so shiki no i ken ya i shi ga it chi shi ona ji nai yō o u ke i re ru ko to ma ta so no it chi shi ta i shi

Word origin

合意 (gōi) combines 合 (gō, "join") and 意 (i, "will or intention"), giving the sense of intentions coming together.

Usage tips

  • In formal Japanese, 合意 (gōi) often appears in business and legal discussions, where it can mean either a negotiated agreement or consent to a proposal.

Other meanings

  • consensusnoun
  • consentnoun

Opposites

  • 不同意fudōidissentnoun

Related words

  • 合意するgōisuruagreeverb

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