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').