Translation guide
A formal agreement to end a war or conflict. In Japanese, the most common term is 平和条約, but other related terms exist for specific contexts.
The standard term for a peace treaty between nations.
The standard, formal term for a peace treaty. Used in official contexts.
The two countries concluded a peace treaty.
The signing ceremony for the peace treaty was held.
Also means peace treaty, often emphasizing the reconciliation aspect. Slightly more formal or historical.
The contents of the peace treaty were made public.
Referring to well-known peace treaties by name.
Use the place name or descriptor + 条約. For example, Treaty of Versailles is ヴェルサイユ条約.
Treaty of San Francisco (San Francisco Peace Treaty)
Treaty of Portsmouth
A non-binding agreement to stop fighting, often between individuals or groups.
Both mean 'peace treaty'. 平和条約 is more common in modern contexts, while 講和条約 can sound more historical or emphasize the end of hostilities. They are often interchangeable.
Russo-Japanese Peace Treaty
Peace agreement, often used for ceasefires or interim agreements, less formal than a full treaty.
They signed a peace agreement.