Japanese word

同盟

Pronunciation

Romajidōmei

Meaning

  • nounalliance

Example

二つの国は同盟を結びました。futa tsu no kuni wa dō mei o musu bi ma shi ta

The two countries formed an alliance.

Illustration for 同盟 (alliance)

More examples

その国は強い国との同盟を求めています。so no kuni wa tsuyo i kuni to no dō mei o moto me te i ma su

That country is seeking an alliance with a powerful nation.

Core concept

Refers to separate groups that support one another by committing to a common goal.

Common phrases

  • 同盟を結ぶdō mei o musu bu

    form an alliance

  • 同盟に加わるdō mei ni kuwa wa ru

    join an alliance

  • 同盟を維持するdō mei o i ji su ru

    maintain an alliance

Similar words

連合rengō: A group formed when separate organizations or states join for a common purpose.
提携teikei: A relationship in which organizations cooperate in business or another specific area.
協定kyōtei: A formal arrangement that records what groups agree to do together.

Definition in Japanese

二つ以上の国や団体が、共通の目的のために結ぶ協力関係。futa tsu i jō no kuni ya dan tai ga kyō tsū no moku teki no ta me ni musu bu kyō ryoku kan kei

Word origin

同盟 (dōmei) combines 同 (dō, "same") with 盟 (mei, "oath"), so its form suggests groups bound by the same pledge.

Usage tips

  • An alliance can be temporary and focused on one goal, so the word does not necessarily suggest a permanent partnership.

Other meanings

  • leaguenoun
  • unionnoun

Opposites

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