Japanese

ごうい
Meaning: agreement; consent; mutual understanding
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

合
意

Example sentences

The two parties finally reached an agreement after long negotiations.
激しい問答の末、ようやく合意に達した。
After a fierce debate, we finally reached an agreement.
交渉は大筋で合意に達した。
The negotiations reached an agreement in principle.
長い交渉の末、ようやく合意に漕ぎ着けた。
After long negotiations, we finally managed to reach an agreement.
両首脳は、二国間の経済協力を強化することで合意した。
The two leaders agreed to strengthen bilateral economic cooperation.
交渉は土俵際まで追い詰められたが、最終的に合意に達した。
Negotiations were pushed to the brink, but finally reached an agreement.
この合意には法的拘束力がない。
This agreement has no legally binding force.
大国が他国の領土を租借する合意に至った。
The major powers reached an agreement to lease the territory of another country.
対立する意見を揚棄し、より高い次元での合意を目指す。
We aim for an agreement at a higher level by sublating opposing opinions.
長い交渉の末、竟に合意に達した。
After long negotiations, they finally reached an agreement.

Usage Notes

Often used in legal or business contexts to refer to the mutual agreement between parties.

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