Japanese

こうしょう
Meaning: negotiation; connection
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

交
渉

Example sentences

Peace negotiations are still ongoing.
長い交渉の末、ようやく和解が成立した。
After long negotiations, a settlement was finally reached.
長い交渉の末、ついに体力が尽きてしまった。
After long negotiations, my physical strength finally gave out.
長い交渉の末、ようやく決着がついた。
After long negotiations, a settlement was finally reached.
両者は長い交渉の末、ようやく合意に達した。
The two parties finally reached an agreement after long negotiations.
厳しい交渉の末、ようやく部長からオーケーをもらうことができた。
After tough negotiations, I was finally able to get the OK from the manager.
相手の弱みを握って、交渉を有利に進める。
Seize the opponent's weakness to advance negotiations advantageously.
交渉において優位に立つ。
Gain the upper hand in negotiations.
労働組合が賃上げを求めて交渉を始めた。
The labor union started negotiations demanding a pay raise.
交渉は決裂し、すべてが白紙に戻った。
The negotiations broke down, and everything went back to square one.

Usage Notes

Commonly used for formal discussions to reach an agreement.

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