How to say "arbitration" in Japanese
Choosing the right word
- 仲裁ちゅうさいnoun, suru verb, transitive verbThe core word for arbitration: a third party steps in to settle a dispute between two sides, whether a formal arbitral proceeding or an everyday act of intercession in a quarrel.
- 調停ちょうていsuru verb, transitive verb, no-adjectiveLeans toward the conciliation and mediation senses: a third party works to bring the disputing sides to a settlement they can both accept, rather than deciding the outcome for them.
- 裁定さいていnoun, suru verb, transitive verbPrimarily a decision or ruling handed down by an authority; seldom the word you want for arbitration as a process — it fits when the reference is to the award or final decision itself.
仲裁 centers on a third party stepping in to settle a dispute; 調停 stresses conciliation, helping the parties reach agreement; 裁定 names the ruling or award itself rather than the arbitration process.
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