synonym Comparative
関係
VS
交渉
Differences Between "関係" and "交渉"
Option A
関係
Meaning
relation, relationship, connection
Reading
かんけい (kankei)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
この二つの問題は関係があります。
These two problems are related.
Option B
交渉
Meaning
negotiation; bargaining; relation
Reading
こうしょう (kōshō)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
契約の条件について、取引先と粘り強く_______を続けています。
Regarding the conditions of the contract, we are patiently continuing negotiations with the client.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(relation, relationship, connection)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 関係: Refers to a connection or link between people, things, or ideas. Can be used for personal relationships or general associations. 「～と関係がある」(~to kankei ga aru) means 'to be related to ~'.
- 交渉: Refers to conducting negotiations, bargaining, or having discussions to reach an agreement (business/diplomacy). Can be used with する as a verb (交渉する). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Negotiations? ...I-If you are bargaining to "take me out on a sweet date this Saturday," then... fine! I might settle the deal under the strict condition of holding hands!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『交渉？ふん、もしあんたから「今週の土曜日、僕とデートしてください」っていう交渉なら、まあ、手を繋ぐっていう厳しい付帯条件付きで妥結してあげてもいいわよ！』
- 関係: Refers to a connection or link between people, things, or ideas. Can be used for personal relationships or general associations. 「～と関係がある」(~to kankei ga aru) means 'to be related to ~'.
- 交渉: Refers to conducting negotiations, bargaining, or having discussions to reach an agreement (business/diplomacy). Can be used with する as a verb (交渉する). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Negotiations? ...I-If you are bargaining to "take me out on a sweet date this Saturday," then... fine! I might settle the deal under the strict condition of holding hands!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『交渉？ふん、もしあんたから「今週の土曜日、僕とデートしてください」っていう交渉なら、まあ、手を繋ぐっていう厳しい付帯条件付きで妥結してあげてもいいわよ！』
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