multilateral

The English word 'multilateral' is most commonly used in formal, political, or diplomatic contexts to describe agreements, talks, or relationships involving multiple parties. In Japanese, the concept is expressed through specific Sino-Japanese compounds, primarily 多国間 (takokukan) for 'among multiple countries' and 多角的 (takakuteki) for 'from multiple angles or perspectives'. The choice depends on whether the focus is on the number of parties or the multifaceted nature of the approach.