Japanese word

契約書

Pronunciation

Romajikeiyakusho

Meaning

  • nouncontract

Example

二人は契約書に署名します。futa ri wa kei yaku sho ni sho mei shi ma su

The two people sign the contract.

Illustration for 契約書 (contract)

More examples

契約書の内容について、担当者に質問します。kei yaku sho no nai yō ni tsu i te tan tō sha ni shitsu mon shi ma su

I ask the person in charge about the contents of the contract.

Core concept

Refers to a written record of mutual commitments that defines what the parties must do.

Common phrases

  • 契約書の内容kei yaku sho no nai yō

    the contents of a contract

  • 契約書に署名するkei yaku sho ni sho mei su ru

    sign a contract

  • 契約書を作成するkei yaku sho o saku sei su ru

    prepare a contract

Similar words

合意書gōisho: A document that confirms agreed terms and records mutual consent.
約定書yakujōsho: A written document that sets out terms agreed in a business or legal arrangement.
覚書oboegaki: A document that states an understanding or selected terms and may not create binding duties.

Definition in Japanese

契約の内容や当事者が守るべき事項を記した文書。kei yaku no nai yō ya tō ji sha ga mamo ru be ki ji kō o shiru shi ta bun sho

Word origin

契約書 (keiyakusho) combines 契 (kei, "pledge") and 約 (yaku, "agreement") in 契約 (keiyaku), followed by 書 (sho, "document").

Usage tips

  • In English legal use, contract usually means an agreement that creates legal duties, while agreement can refer to a broader understanding.

Other meanings

  • agreementnoun

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