synonym Comparative
取り決め
VS
折り合い
Differences Between "取り決め" and "折り合い"
Option A
取り決め
Meaning
agreement; arrangement; settlement; pact
Reading
とりきめ (torikime)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
会議で今後の業務に関する取り決めをした。
We made an arrangement regarding future work at the meeting.
Option B
折り合い
Meaning
compromise, agreement, settlement
Reading
おりあい (ori-ai)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
両者の間でなかなか折り合いがつかない。
The two parties are having difficulty reaching a compromise.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(agreement; arrangement; settlement; pact)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 取り決め: Refers to a decision or rule agreed upon by multiple parties. Can be formal or informal. 複数人が合意した決定や約束事を指します。
- 折り合い: Refers to reaching an understanding or settlement, especially after a period of disagreement or negotiation. Often used with verbs like 「つく」 (to be reached) or 「つける」 (to reach).
- 取り決め: Refers to a decision or rule agreed upon by multiple parties. Can be formal or informal. 複数人が合意した決定や約束事を指します。
- 折り合い: Refers to reaching an understanding or settlement, especially after a period of disagreement or negotiation. Often used with verbs like 「つく」 (to be reached) or 「つける」 (to reach).
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