synonym Comparative
和解
VS
折り合い
Differences Between "和解" and "折り合い"
Option A
和解
Meaning
reconciliation; settlement; compromise
Reading
わかい (wakai)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
長年の対立の後、彼らはついに和解した。
After years of conflict, they finally reached a reconciliation.
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: "(reconciliation; settlement; compromise)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 和解: This word describes reaching an agreement or making peace after a dispute or conflict. It's often used in formal contexts, such as legal disputes, international relations, or mending personal relationships. (対立や紛争の後、合意に達したり、平和を取り戻したりすること。法律、国際関係、人間関係の修復など、比較的フォーマルな文脈で用いられます。)
- 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).
- 和解: This word describes reaching an agreement or making peace after a dispute or conflict. It's often used in formal contexts, such as legal disputes, international relations, or mending personal relationships. (対立や紛争の後、合意に達したり、平和を取り戻したりすること。法律、国際関係、人間関係の修復など、比較的フォーマルな文脈で用いられます。)
- 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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