A1 noun Neutral #2,518 most common

交渉

kōshō koːɕoː

Koushou refers to the process of talking with someone to reach an agreement or settle a deal. It is used when two sides have different goals and try to find a middle ground or a solution that works for both.

Examples

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1

母とお小遣いの交渉をしました。

I negotiated my allowance with my mother.

2

政府は平和のための交渉を開始した。

The government started negotiations for peace.

3

晩ご飯、何にするか交渉しよう!

Let's negotiate what to have for dinner!

Word Family

Noun
交渉
Verb
交渉する
Adjective
交渉上の
Related
交渉人
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Memory Tip

Think of 'Koushou' as 'Go-Show'. You 'Go' to a meeting and 'Show' your best offer to get what you want.

Quick Quiz

安い値段(ねだん)で買えるように、店の人と___しました。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 交渉

Examples

1

母とお小遣いの交渉をしました。

everyday

I negotiated my allowance with my mother.

2

政府は平和のための交渉を開始した。

formal

The government started negotiations for peace.

3

晩ご飯、何にするか交渉しよう!

informal

Let's negotiate what to have for dinner!

4

歴史的な外交交渉のプロセスを分析する。

academic

Analyze the process of historical diplomatic negotiations.

5

新しい契約の条件について交渉する。

business

Negotiate the terms of a new contract.

Word Family

Noun
交渉
Verb
交渉する
Adjective
交渉上の
Related
交渉人

Common Collocations

交渉を進める to proceed with negotiations
交渉が決裂する negotiations break down
交渉の余地がある there is room for negotiation
粘り強く交渉する to negotiate persistently
直接交渉する to negotiate directly

Common Phrases

交渉のテーブルにつく

to come to the negotiating table

条件交渉

negotiating terms/conditions

団体交渉

collective bargaining

Often Confused With

交渉 vs 相談

Soudan is seeking advice or discussing a matter generally, while koushou is specifically bargaining to reach a deal.

交渉 vs 交流

Kouryuu means cultural or social exchange/interaction, having nothing to do with bargaining.

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Usage Notes

Koushou is a 'suru' verb (交渉する). It is typically used with the particle 'to' (と) to indicate the person or party you are negotiating with.

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Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes use koushou for a simple friendly chat. It should only be used when there is a specific outcome or agreement being sought.

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Memory Tip

Think of 'Koushou' as 'Go-Show'. You 'Go' to a meeting and 'Show' your best offer to get what you want.

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Word Origin

Composed of 'kou' (exchange/intersect) and 'shou' (to ford/wade across or involve), implying crossing over to the other side to meet.

Grammar Patterns

[Party A] が [Party B] と 交渉する [Subject] は [Matter] について交渉する
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Cultural Context

In Japanese business culture, formal negotiations (koushou) are often preceded by 'nemawashi,' which is informal groundwork to ensure everyone agrees before the official meeting starts.

Quick Quiz

安い値段(ねだん)で買えるように、店の人と___しました。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 交渉

Related Phrases

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