譲歩
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Noun meaning 'concession' or 'compromise'. Used in contexts like negotiations or agreements to indicate yielding or making allowances. Example: 『彼は譲歩した』 (kare wa jōho shita, 'He made a concession').
Theme
In a business meeting, User and their colleague Mr. Tanaka are negotiating a deal and discussing possible concessions.
譲歩
じょうほ
concession, conciliation, compromise
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'jō' (sounds like 'Joe') making a 'ho' (sounds like 'hoe') gesture to give way — Joe yields with a hoe, showing concession. 'Joe-ho' → 譲歩 (jōho, 'concession').
Cultural Note
In Japanese culture, 『譲歩』 (jōho, 'concession') is valued in negotiations and relationships to maintain harmony『和』 (wa, 'harmony'). It's common in business and personal interactions to show willingness to compromise.
Forms
Base: 譲歩Noun meaning 'concession' or 'compromise'. Used in contexts like negotiations or agreements to indicate yielding or making allowances. Example: 『彼は譲歩した』 (kare wa jōho shita, 'He made a concession').