条約
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Noun meaning 'treaty' or 'pact'. Refers to formal agreements between countries or parties. Example: 『平和条約を結ぶ』 (heiwa jōyaku o musubu, 'to conclude a peace treaty').
Theme
In a university library, User and their classmate Tanaka are discussing international relations for a group project.
条約
じょうやく
treaty, pact
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Think of a 'jō' (sounds like 'Joe') and 'yaku' (sounds like 'yak') making a pact — Joe and a yak sign a treaty. 'Joe-yak' → 条約 (jōyaku, 'treaty').
Cultural Note
『条約』 (jōyaku, 'treaty') is often used in formal contexts like international agreements or legal documents. Japan has historical treaties such as the『日米安全保障条約』 (Nichibei Anzen Hoshō Jōyaku, 'U.S.-Japan Security Treaty').
Forms
Base: 条約Noun meaning 'treaty' or 'pact'. Refers to formal agreements between countries or parties. Example: 『平和条約を結ぶ』 (heiwa jōyaku o musubu, 'to conclude a peace treaty').