Japanese word

解約

Pronunciation

Romajikaiyaku

Meaning

  • nouncancellation

Example

このサービスを解約します。ko no sā bi su o kai yaku shi ma su

I will cancel this service.

Illustration for 解約 (cancellation)

More examples

ご利用中のサービスに不満があれば、解約の前にサポートへ相談できます。go ri yō chū no sā bi su ni fu man ga a re ba kai yaku no mae ni sa pō to e sō dan de ki ma su

If you are unhappy with a service, you can contact support before canceling it.

Core concept

Describes 解約 (kaiyaku) as ending an existing contract or service arrangement rather than simply choosing not to begin one.

Common phrases

  • 解約手続きkai yaku te tsuzu ki

    cancellation procedure

  • 解約料kai yaku ryō

    cancellation fee

  • 解約の申し出kai yaku no mō shi de

    cancellation request

Similar words

キャンセルkyanseru: The act of calling off a booking, order, or planned arrangement before it takes place.
解除kaijo: The ending of a contract or agreement, often in formal or legal language.

Definition in Japanese

契約や定期利用を途中で終わらせること。kei yaku ya tei ki ri yō o to chū de o wa ra se ru ko to

Word origin

The word 解約 (kaiyaku) combines 解 (kai, "untie") and 約 (yaku, "agreement"), expressing the ending of an agreement.

Usage tips

  • In everyday conversation, 解約 (kaiyaku) commonly applies to a continuing contract or subscription, while キャンセル (kyanseru) more often applies to a booking or order.

Opposites

Related words

  • 解約者kaiyakushacancelernoun

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