synonym Comparative
密約
VS
条約
Differences Between "密約" and "条約"
Option A
密約
Meaning
secret treaty; secret promise; clandestine agreement; private pact
Reading
みつやく (mitsuyaku)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
政権交代の後、公開された外交機密文書によって、かつての同盟国との間に軍事上の_______が存在していたことが判明しました。
After the change of government, the disclosed diplomatic secret documents revealed that a military secret treaty had existed with the former ally.
Option B
条約
Meaning
treaty, convention, pact
Reading
じょうやく (jōyaku)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
平和条約が結ばれ、戦争が終結した。
A peace treaty was concluded, and the war ended.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(secret treaty; secret promise; clandestine agreement; private pact)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 密約: Refers to a secret treaty, secret promise, or a private pact hidden from the public/authorities. Often used as 密約を交わす or 政府間の密約. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Secret promise! Clandestine pact! 'I will keep loving strictly Haruka-san the most in the world' is our sweet private pact! Never break it, or expect punishment!' / 【ハルカ指導】『密約よ！『一生私のことだけを世界一愛し続ける』っていう、二人だけの甘い密約（誓い）…絶対に破っちゃダメだからね！破ったらお仕置き監禁だからね！』
- 条約: A highly formal, legally binding agreement between sovereign states or international organizations. 国家間で交わされる最も公式な国際的な合意。
- 密約: Refers to a secret treaty, secret promise, or a private pact hidden from the public/authorities. Often used as 密約を交わす or 政府間の密約. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Secret promise! Clandestine pact! 'I will keep loving strictly Haruka-san the most in the world' is our sweet private pact! Never break it, or expect punishment!' / 【ハルカ指導】『密約よ！『一生私のことだけを世界一愛し続ける』っていう、二人だけの甘い密約（誓い）…絶対に破っちゃダメだからね！破ったらお仕置き監禁だからね！』
- 条約: A highly formal, legally binding agreement between sovereign states or international organizations. 国家間で交わされる最も公式な国際的な合意。
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