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How to say "Agreement" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "agreement", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
合致
がっち (gacchi)
N2 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
協定
きょうてい (kyōtei)
N2 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "agreement" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 合致 and 協定.
In Japanese, 合致 (がっち (gacchi)) is typically associated with "agreement, concurrence, conformity" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Refers to two or more things.
On the other hand, 協定 (きょうてい (kyōtei)) maps to "agreement, pact, convention" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents A formal, often written, agreement or pact between groups, organizations, or nations. 国家間や団体間で結ばれる公式な約束事。. A literal translation of "agreement" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "合致"
彼の証言は、他の証拠と完全に合致している。
His testimony perfectly matches the other evidence.
Bilingual Context for "協定"
両国間で経済協力協定が結ばれた。
An economic cooperation agreement was signed between the two countries.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "彼の証言は、他の証拠と完全に ＿＿＿ している。" (Meaning: "His testimony perfectly matches the other evidence.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "合致" fits here because it means "agreement, concurrence, conformity" in the context of: "His testimony perfectly matches the other evidence.". "協定" represents "agreement, pact, convention".