synonym Comparative
不履行
VS
契約
Differences Between "不履行" and "契約"
Option A
不履行
Meaning
non-performance, non-fulfillment (of a contract, duty, etc.)
Reading
ふりこう (furikō)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は契約の不履行で訴えられた。
He was sued for non-fulfillment of the contract.
Option B
契約
Meaning
contract, agreement
Reading
けいやく (keiyaku)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
新しい仕事の契約を結びました。
I signed a contract for my new job.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(non-performance, non-fulfillment (of a contract, duty, etc.))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 不履行: A formal or legal term indicating a failure to carry out a promise, contract, or obligation. Often used in contrast with '履行' (fulfillment). (約束、契約、義務などを果たさないこと。特に法律やビジネスの文脈で使われる。)
- 契約: Often used in business or legal contexts. Can refer to the document itself or the act of forming an agreement.
- 不履行: A formal or legal term indicating a failure to carry out a promise, contract, or obligation. Often used in contrast with '履行' (fulfillment). (約束、契約、義務などを果たさないこと。特に法律やビジネスの文脈で使われる。)
- 契約: Often used in business or legal contexts. Can refer to the document itself or the act of forming an agreement.
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