N1
ゆうわ (yūwa)
宥和
appeasement, conciliation, pacification
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Often used in political or diplomatic contexts, referring to the act of making concessions or pacifying an aggressive party in order to avoid conflict. Can sometimes have a slightly negative connotation, implying giving in too easily.
📝 Example Sentences
戦争を避けるために、政府は宥和政策をとった。
To avoid war, the government adopted a policy of appeasement.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "宥和"!
彼は対立する両者の間に立って、_______を図った。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 対立する両者の間に立って「宥和を図る」とは、争いを鎮め、和解させる努力をすることです。
English: To 'seek conciliation' (yūwa o hakaru) between two opposing parties means to try to calm the conflict and achieve reconciliation.
English: To 'seek conciliation' (yūwa o hakaru) between two opposing parties means to try to calm the conflict and achieve reconciliation.
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