Japanese Conversation · Level 75
75 words
Japanese word
妥協
Pronunciation
Romajidakyō
Meaning
- nouncompromise
Example
その問題では妥協が必要です。so no mon dai de wa da kyō ga hitsu yō de su
A compromise is necessary on that issue.
More examples
その条件には妥協の余地がありません。so no jō ken ni wa da kyō no yo chi ga a ri ma se n
There is no room for compromise on those terms.
Core concept
It centers on both sides adjusting their demands until they reach an outcome that each can accept.
Common phrases
妥協を図るda kyō o haka ru
seek a compromise
妥協の余地da kyō no yo chi
room for compromise
Similar words
譲歩jōho: An act of giving up part of a demand or position to help reach an agreement.
歩み寄りayumiyori: A mutual adjustment of demands or positions to reduce disagreement.
折衷setchū: A solution that combines elements from opposing choices or positions.
妥結daketsu: A settlement reached after parties resolve their differences through negotiation.
Definition in Japanese
意見や条件の異なる双方が、互いに譲り合って一致点を見いだすこと。i ken ya jō ken no koto na ru sō hō ga taga i ni yuzu ri a tte it chi ten o mi i da su ko to
Word origin
The compound 妥協 (dakyō) combines 妥 (da, "suitable") with 協 (kyō, "cooperation"), expressing agreement reached through mutual adjustment.
Usage tips
- In English, compromise can mean either a negotiated settlement or an outcome that falls below an ideal standard, so its meaning depends on context.