Meaning and Usage
"提携" (ていけい) refers to a formal cooperation or partnership between organizations, companies, or institutions. It often implies a mutually beneficial relationship where resources or expertise are shared to achieve common goals.
Common Contexts
This word is frequently used in business and academic settings, such as companies collaborating on projects, universities partnering with industries, or banks forming alliances.
Collocations and Patterns
- 提携を結ぶ: to form a partnership
- 提携先: partner organization or company
- 提携関係: partnership relationship
These collocations highlight the formal and often contractual nature of the cooperation.
Register and Nuance
"提携" is a formal term, suitable for business and official contexts. It is more formal than words like "協力" (きょうりょく, cooperation) and emphasizes a structured alliance rather than casual help.
Common Learner Mistake
Learners sometimes confuse "提携" with "協力". Remember, "提携" usually involves a formal agreement or contract, while "協力" can be informal cooperation without binding agreements.