Japanese word

条約

Pronunciation

Romajijōyaku

Meaning

  • nountreaty

Example

二つの国が条約に署名します。futa tsu no kuni ga jō yaku ni sho mei shi ma su

The two countries sign the treaty.

Illustration for 条約 (treaty)

More examples

その国は新しい条約を批准しました。so no kuni wa atara shi i jō yaku o hi jun shi ma shi ta

That country ratified a new treaty.

Core concept

Countries use a written agreement to define what they must do toward one another.

Common phrases

  • 条約を締結するjō yaku o tei ketsu su ru

    conclude a treaty

  • 条約に署名するjō yaku ni sho mei su ru

    sign a treaty

  • 条約を守るjō yaku o mamo ru

    honor a treaty

Similar words

協定kyōtei: A formal agreement between countries or organizations that covers a specific issue.
協約kyōyaku: A formal agreement between countries or groups that sets shared rules or duties.
取り決めtorikime: An agreed arrangement for handling a specific matter or condition.

Definition in Japanese

二つ以上の国が、相互の権利や義務を定めるために結ぶ正式な取り決め。futa tsu i jō no kuni ga sō go no ken ri ya gi mu o sada me ru ta me ni musu bu sei shiki na to ri ki me

Word origin

条約 (jōyaku) combines 条 (jō, "clause") with 約 (yaku, "agreement"), so its form reflects an agreement organized into stated provisions.

Usage tips

  • Treaty commonly appears in formal terms such as peace treaty and trade treaty, which identify the main purpose of the agreement.

Other meanings

  • conventionnoun
  • pactnoun

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