synonym Comparative
不履行
VS
約定
Differences Between "不履行" and "約定"
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
約定
Meaning
agreement, contract, stipulation (often formal, especially in finance/law)
Reading
やくてい (yakutei)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
双方の約定に基づき、取引が行われた。
The transaction was carried out based on the agreement between both parties.
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。)
- 約定: A formal term for a promise or agreement, often in legal or financial contexts. (特に法律や金融の分野で使われる、取り決めや契約を意味する改まった言葉。)
- 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。)
- 約定: A formal term for a promise or agreement, often in legal or financial contexts. (特に法律や金融の分野で使われる、取り決めや契約を意味する改まった言葉。)
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