交渉|こうしょうkoushou[0]heiban (flat)

JLPT N1approx.Common
Definitions
  1. noun, suru verb, transitive verb, intransitive verbnegotiations; bargaining; discussions; talks
    The labor union is negotiating with the owners.
  2. nounconnection; relationship; relations; dealings
    Philosophers tend to have little contact with the outside world.
Conjugation
Dictionary form交渉する(こうしょうする)
Polite (masu)交渉します(こうしょうします)
Negative (nai)交渉しない(こうしょうしない)
polite (masen)交渉しません(こうしょうしません)
classical zu / nu交渉せず・交渉せぬ(こうしょうせず・こうしょうせぬ)
Past (ta)交渉した(こうしょうした)
polite (mashita)交渉しました(こうしょうしました)
Past negative (nakatta)交渉しなかった(こうしょうしなかった)
polite (masen deshita)交渉しませんでした(こうしょうしませんでした)
Te form交渉して(こうしょうして)
Potential交渉できる(こうしょうできる)
Passive交渉される(こうしょうされる)
Causative交渉させる(こうしょうさせる)
Causative passive交渉させられる(こうしょうさせられる)
Conditional (ba)交渉すれば(こうしょうすれば)
tara交渉したら(こうしょうしたら)
Volitional交渉しよう(こうしょうしよう)
polite (mashou)交渉しましょう(こうしょうしましょう)
Imperative交渉しろ(こうしょうしろ)

Common forms generated by rule; see the senses for honorific or irregular usage.

Synonyms & antonyms
  • Synonym折衝せっしょうWrittenWritten/formal prose. Negotiating with the other side in business or diplomacy. 「交渉」 is far more common and also covers dealings between people.
  • Synonym掛け合うかけあうCasualColloquial verb for approaching someone to negotiate or haggle. 「交渉」 is a noun and leans formal.
  • Synonym協議きょうぎWrittenWritten/formal prose. Parties conferring to decide something together. 「交渉」 highlights the clash of the two sides' positions.
  • Synonym談判だんぱんWrittenWritten/formal prose. Negotiating with the other party to settle something, often pressing demands. 「交渉」 is the more everyday choice.
  • SynonymネゴシエーションNeutralA loanword for negotiation, mostly in business settings. In everyday speech, 「交渉」 is what you'd say.
  • Related取引とりひきNeutralTransactions and doing business; can also mean privately exchanging conditions. 「交渉」 centers on the negotiating process itself.
  • Related話し合いはなしあいCasualColloquial. Talking things over or discussing, whether calmly or heatedly. 「交渉」 stresses the give-and-take over interests.
  • Related対話たいわWrittenWritten/formal prose. Dialogue aimed at mutual understanding. 「交渉」 is about hammering out terms.
  • Related駆け引きかけひきCasualColloquial. The tactical maneuvering and gamesmanship within bargaining. 「交渉」 is the negotiation itself.
  • Related会商かいしょうWrittenWritten/formal prose for talks or consultations; rare. Say 「交渉」 or 「協議」 instead.

Use 「交渉」 for negotiating interests or conditions, as in 「価格交渉」. For business or diplomatic consultation, 「折衝」; to negotiate a settlement, 「談判」; to talk things over, 「話し合い」; to confer jointly, 「協議」. 「取引」 is a transaction, 「駆け引き」 the tactics within bargaining, and 「掛け合う」 the colloquial verb for approaching someone.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

Japanese definitions
  1. ある問題もんだいについて相手あいてと合意ごういを得えることを目指めざして話し合はなしあうこと。
  2. 人ひとと人ひととの交際こうさいや接触せっしょく。
  3. 性交渉せいこうしょう。
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