妥結

だけつ

agreement

JLPT N1

Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

The word 妥結 (だけつ) refers to reaching an agreement or compromise, often after negotiation or discussion. It is commonly used in formal contexts such as labor-management negotiations, business deals, or diplomatic talks.

Common Contexts

妥結 is typically used when two or more parties have been negotiating and finally come to a mutually acceptable decision. It implies a sense of compromise and finality.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 労使間で妥結 (ろうしかんでだけつ): agreement between labor and management
  • 妥結に至る (だけつにいたる): to reach an agreement
  • 妥結条件 (だけつじょうけん): terms of the agreement

Register and Nuance

This word is formal and often appears in written or official spoken Japanese. It is not used in casual conversation. When using 妥結, the speaker implies that the agreement was the result of negotiation and compromise.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse 妥結 with 協定 (きょうてい), which also means agreement but is more about formal treaties or accords. 妥結 emphasizes the process of compromise and conclusion after negotiation.

Example Sentences

ろうしかんでちんぎんのだけつがせいりつした。

An agreement on wages was reached between labor and management.

こうしょうはなんこうしたが、さいしゅうてきにだけつにいたった。

The negotiations were difficult, but ultimately an agreement was reached.

だけつじょうけんについてそうほうがなっとくしている。

Both parties are satisfied with the terms of the agreement.