Japanese word

折衷

Pronunciation

Romajisetchū

Meaning

  • nouncompromise

Example

二つの案の折衷を図ります。futa tsu no an no set chū o haka ri ma su

We will seek a compromise between the two plans.

Illustration for 折衷 (compromise)

More examples

異なる意見の折衷が、最終案に反映されています。koto na ru i ken no set chū ga sai shū an ni han ei sa re te i ma su

A compromise between different opinions is reflected in the final proposal.

Core concept

It presents a middle solution by combining useful elements from differing plans, views, or styles rather than choosing one unchanged.

Common phrases

  • 折衷案を採るset chū an o to ru

    adopt a compromise proposal

  • 折衷を試みるset chū o kokoro mi ru

    attempt a compromise

  • 和洋折衷の様式wa yō set chū no yō shiki

    Japanese-Western blended style

Similar words

妥協dakyō: An agreement in which each side gives up something to settle a disagreement.
折り合いoriai: An arrangement that settles opposing views or demands.
混成konsei: A whole formed by combining elements from different sources.

Definition in Japanese

対立する二つ以上の案や考えから、それぞれのよい点を取り入れて一つにまとめること。tai ritsu su ru futa tsu i jō no an ya kanga e ka ra so re zo re no yo i ten o to ri i re te hito tsu ni ma to me ru ko to

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese compound 折衷 (setchū) combines 折 (setsu, "to bend or break") and 衷 (chū, "the middle"), expressing a middle position between alternatives.

Usage tips

  • The compound 和洋折衷 (wayō setchū, "Japanese-Western eclecticism") describes designs, buildings, and food that combine Japanese and Western elements.

Other meanings

  • blendnoun
  • eclecticismnoun

Related words

  • 折衷的setchūtekieclecticna-adjective
  • 折衷主義setchūshugieclecticismnoun

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