Translation guide
A formal agreement to end conflict or establish peace. In Japanese, the most common term is 平和協定 (へいわきょうてい), but other expressions exist depending on context.
To refer to an official treaty or accord that ends a war or conflict.
The standard term for a peace agreement or peace treaty. Used in formal contexts.
The two countries signed a peace agreement.
Also means peace agreement, often used interchangeably with 平和協定. Slightly more formal or diplomatic nuance.
A peace agreement was concluded.
Specifically a peace treaty, often used for historical treaties like the Treaty of San Francisco.
The San Francisco Peace Treaty was signed in 1951.
To refer to a temporary or preliminary agreement to halt hostilities, often leading to a full peace agreement.
To refer to a comprehensive peace settlement that may include reconciliation and rebuilding.
Both mean 'peace agreement' and are often interchangeable. 平和協定 is slightly more common in everyday contexts, while 和平協定 appears more in diplomatic language. In practice, the difference is minimal.
If the agreement is specifically about stopping fighting, use 停戦協定 (ceasefire). For a formal treaty ending a war, 平和条約 or 講和条約 is appropriate. For a broader settlement, 和平合意 works well.
Armistice agreement. Similar to ceasefire but often implies a longer-term suspension of hostilities.
An armistice agreement was reached.
Peace treaty; often used for formal documents that officially end a war.
Ratification of the peace treaty is underway.