Japanese symbol for “compromise”
妥協
だきょう
Romaji: dakyou
compromise; giving in
In Japanese, compromise is 妥協, read だきょう (dakyou).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- n, vi, vs compromise; giving in
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “compromise”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 和解 | わかい wakai | reconciliation; amicable settlement; accommodation |
| 折衷 | せっちゅう setchuu | compromise; cross; blending |
| 譲歩 | じょうほ jouho | concession; conciliation; compromise |
| 歩み寄る | あゆみよる ayumiyoru | to compromise; to meet halfway |
| 歩み寄り | あゆみより ayumiyori | compromise; concession |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 妥当 | だとう datou | valid; proper; right |
| 妥結 | だけつ daketsu | settlement; an agreement |
| 妥協案 | だきょうあん dakyouan | compromise plan |
| 妥当性 | だとうせい datousei | validity; verification; propriety |
| 妥協点 | だきょうてん dakyouten | (find) common (meeting) ground |
| 協力 | きょうりょく kyouryoku | cooperation; collaboration; help |
| 協議 | きょうぎ kyougi | conference; consultation; discussion |
| 協会 | きょうかい kyoukai | association; society; organization |
See also: Chinese symbol for “compromise”.
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