How to say "consortium" in Japanese
Choosing the right word
- nounThe common loanword and direct equivalent of consortium in its general sense: an alliance of companies or institutions pooling resources for a shared undertaking, as in research or large construction projects.
- 共同企業体きょうどうきぎょうたいnounPrimarily a joint-venture term (JV), literally a jointly formed enterprise body; it can render consortium in that business sense, but it is less common, and コンソーシアム is the safer choice for the general sense.
For consortium in its general sense—an alliance of companies or institutions formed for a shared project—use the common loanword 「コンソーシアム」; 共同企業体 is a less common term centered on jointly formed business ventures.
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