synonym Comparative
契約
VS
履行する
Differences Between "契約" and "履行する"
Option A
契約
Meaning
contract; agreement; covenant
Reading
けいやく (keiyaku)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
新しいオフィスを借りるために、賃貸契約を結びました。
In order to rent a new office, we concluded a lease contract.
Option B
履行する
Meaning
to fulfill (a duty, contract, promise), to perform
Reading
りこうする (rikousuru)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は契約上の義務をすべて履行した。
He fulfilled all his contractual obligations.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(contract; agreement; covenant)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 契約: Refers to a formal contract or legally binding agreement. Can be used with する as a verb (契約する). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'This is the contract between you and me! It says "work right by my side for the rest of your life"! Now, press your stamp on it immediately! No objections allowed!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『これ、私とあんたの極秘契約書よ！「一生私のすぐそばで働き続けること」って明記してあるの！さっさと実印を押しなさい！異議は一切認めないから！』
- 履行する: A formal term, typically used in legal or business contexts, referring to the execution or fulfillment of obligations, contracts, or promises. (義務や約束などを、その通りに行う。)
- 契約: Refers to a formal contract or legally binding agreement. Can be used with する as a verb (契約する). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'This is the contract between you and me! It says "work right by my side for the rest of your life"! Now, press your stamp on it immediately! No objections allowed!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『これ、私とあんたの極秘契約書よ！「一生私のすぐそばで働き続けること」って明記してあるの！さっさと実印を押しなさい！異議は一切認めないから！』
- 履行する: A formal term, typically used in legal or business contexts, referring to the execution or fulfillment of obligations, contracts, or promises. (義務や約束などを、その通りに行う。)
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