synonym Comparative
清算
VS
妥協
Differences Between "清算" and "妥協"
Option A
清算
Meaning
settlement (of accounts), liquidation, squaring up
Reading
せいさん (seisan)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
旅行の費用は、後日みんなで清算することにした。
We decided to settle the travel expenses among everyone later.
Option B
妥協
Meaning
compromise; settlement
Reading
だきょう (dakyou)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
お互いに意見を出し合い、最終的に妥協点を見つけた。
We exchanged opinions and finally found a point of compromise.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(settlement (of accounts), liquidation, squaring up)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 清算: 金銭的な貸し借りや、関係をきっちり片付けること。友人との割り勘や、会社が事業を畳む際の会計処理など幅広い場面で使われます。過去の過ちを「清算する」という比喩的な使い方もします。
- 妥協: The act of reaching an agreement by each party giving up some demands or finding a middle ground. It's often used in the context of negotiations, discussions, or conflicting opinions.
- 清算: 金銭的な貸し借りや、関係をきっちり片付けること。友人との割り勘や、会社が事業を畳む際の会計処理など幅広い場面で使われます。過去の過ちを「清算する」という比喩的な使い方もします。
- 妥協: The act of reaching an agreement by each party giving up some demands or finding a middle ground. It's often used in the context of negotiations, discussions, or conflicting opinions.
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