How to say "quits" in Japanese

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  • nounA less common rendering of 'quits' as being even — neither side has won or owes anything. It is あいこ with the polite prefix お, often used when two people's debts or treats cancel out.
  • nounA less common rendering of 'quits' for a game or exchange ending even, with neither side winning or owing anything. The plain counterpart of おあいこ, it is often heard for tied rounds of rock-paper-scissors.

Both render 'quits' as being even, with neither side winning or owing anything: 「おあいこ」, with its polite prefix お, is typical when settling mutual debts, while plain 「あいこ」 is typical of tied games and draws.

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