Japanese word

外交

Pronunciation

Romajigaikō

Meaning

  • noundiplomacy

Example

国は外交で問題を解決します。kuni wa gai kō de mon dai o kai ketsu shi ma su

Countries solve problems through diplomacy.

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More examples

日本は近隣諸国との外交を大切にしています。nihon wa kin rin sho koku to no gai kō o tai setsu ni shi te i ma su

Japan values diplomacy with its neighboring countries.

Core concept

Shows how a country handles contact with other countries to protect its interests and build stable relationships.

Common phrases

  • 外交関係gai kō kan kei

    diplomatic relations

  • 外交政策gai kō sei saku

    diplomatic policy

  • 外交を行うgai kō o okona u

    conduct diplomacy

Similar words

外務gaimu: The work of a government in dealing with other countries and their governments.
国際関係kokusaikankei: The connections and dealings between countries in political and economic matters.

Definition in Japanese

外国との関係を保ち、話し合いなどで問題を解決しようとすること。gai koku to no kan kei o tamo chi hana shi a i na do de mon dai o kai ketsu shi yō to su ru ko to

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese compound 外交 (gaikō) joins 外 (gai, "outside") with 交 (kō, "interaction") to name relations conducted with other countries.

Usage tips

  • The English word diplomacy often means tact in personal dealings as well as relations among governments, whereas 外交 (gaikō) usually concerns international affairs.

Other meanings

  • foreign relationsnoun

Related words

  • 外交的gaikōtekidiplomaticna-adjective

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