Translation guide
How to express reaching a mutual decision or settlement in Japanese, from formal negotiations to casual arrangements.
To express that parties have formally agreed on terms, often after discussion or negotiation.
A formal phrase used in business, legal, or diplomatic contexts when parties reach a mutual agreement.
Both companies came to an agreement on the contract terms.
A slightly less formal verb meaning 'to agree mutually'. Common in business settings.
We came to an agreement on the price.
Literally 'a compromise is reached'. Used when parties find a middle ground after differing opinions.
We finally came to an agreement.
To express that people have jointly decided on something, like a schedule or course of action.
Literally 'the talk comes together'. A natural way to say an agreement was reached through discussion.
We came to an agreement at the meeting.
Means 'to be decided'. Often used when a plan or date is settled.
Specifically when an agreement is reached through consultation or discussion.
I came to an agreement with my family.
To express that a group has aligned their opinions or reached a common view.
To express that opposing sides have resolved their differences and reached a settlement.
合意 (ごうい) implies a mutual agreement reached after negotiation, while 同意 (どうい) is simply giving consent or agreeing to a proposal. Use 合意 for 'come to an agreement' when both sides actively shape the outcome.
He agreed to my proposal.
Both companies came to an agreement.
The English phrase 'come to an agreement' cannot be directly translated word-for-word. Phrases like 合意に来る are incorrect. Use the expressions provided.
After hours of discussion, they finally came to an agreement.
We need to come to an agreement before the deadline.
We came to an agreement on the schedule.