The Meaning of jouho [譲歩] In Japanese

譲歩
じょうほ
Romaji: jouho N3

What does 譲歩 mean?

Translation and Meaning

concession, yielding, compromise

Definition

What does 譲歩 mean? It denotes the act of yielding ground in a negotiation, typically to reach a more acceptable agreement; used in political, legal, and everyday discussions to describe making concessions.

Type

noun (名詞)

Stroke Order

Meanings

  • Concession or yielding in negotiations, often as a strategic move to reach a broader objective
  • Giving ground in formal or informal talks to facilitate agreement
  • Nuanced use in diplomacy or politics to describe partial compliance with demands

Composition

  • 譲: to yield, hand over, concede
  • 歩: step, to walk; here metaphorically a step taken to yield

Usage

Used in formal and informal contexts to describe the act of making concessions. Common with 譲歩する to mean to concede or with の to describe a concession in relation to a demand; typically used in discussions about agreements, settlements, or negotiations; more frequent in written discourse than in casual speech.
💡 Tips
Mnemonic: picture someone stepping back a step to give ground in a negotiation, turning a tough stance into a workable compromise.

Variations

  • 妥協 (だきょう, dakyō) – compromise
  • 歩み寄り (あゆみより, ayumiyori) – coming to terms, reaching a middle ground
  • 拒否 (きょひ, kyohi) – refusal

Words with the same Kanji

Example Phrases

  • 彼は値上げを拒否したが、譲歩を受け入れて交渉を終えた。
    Kare wa neage o kyohi shita ga, jōho o ukeirete kōshō o oeta.
    He refused the price increase, but accepted a concession and ended the negotiation.
    Lista:
    • 彼は (kare wa) – he
    • 値上げを (neage o) – price increase
    • 拒否したが (kyohi shita ga) – refused, but
    • 譲歩を (jōho o) – concession
    • 受け入れて (ukeirete) – accepting
    • 交渉を (kōshō o) – negotiation
    • 終えた (oeta) – ended
    Neste contexto, 「譲歩」 significa uma concessão para avançar as negociações.
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