How to say "terms" in Japanese
Choosing the right word
- 間柄あいだがらnounA common word for the relationship between people — 'terms' as in being on good, friendly, or close terms. Typical contexts are family, friends, or colleagues and how they get along.君と彼とはどういう間柄なのだ。↗What's your relation with him?
- 態様たいようnounA less common word chiefly meaning the state, condition, or situation of something — how a matter stands. Its 'terms' gloss is only marginal, so it is seldom the word you want for 'terms'.
Use 間柄 when 'terms' describes how people get along, as in good or friendly terms; 態様 chiefly means state, condition, or situation, and its 'terms' sense is marginal.
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