Translation guide
A joint venture is a business arrangement where two or more parties agree to pool resources for a specific project or business activity. In Japanese, this concept is expressed through specific terms and phrases, depending on context.
The two companies established a joint venture.
Specifically refers to a joint venture company. More concrete than 合弁事業.
The joint venture company will start operations next year.
Abbreviation commonly used in business Japanese, pronounced ジェイブイ.
We are proceeding with this project as a joint venture.
A more general term meaning 'joint enterprise' or 'cooperative business', not necessarily a formal JV.
It was started as a local joint enterprise.
Describing the action or process of forming a joint venture.
Referring to the legal agreement or contract that establishes a joint venture.
合弁 (ごうべん) specifically implies a formal joint venture, often with shared capital and management. 共同 (きょうどう) is a broader term meaning 'joint' or 'cooperative' and can be used in many contexts, not just business ventures.
In business settings, the English abbreviation 'JV' is widely understood and used, especially in spoken Japanese or informal written communication. Pronounce it as ジェイブイ.
They started a business together.
We plan to sign a joint enterprise contract.