Translation guide
The English word "settlement" covers several distinct concepts: a place where people live (a community), the act of moving to and establishing a new area (colonization), resolving a dispute (agreement), and financial finalization (payment). Each meaning has different natural Japanese expressions.
Expressing that a conflict, lawsuit, or argument has been resolved through mutual agreement.
The most common and general term for settling a dispute or reaching an amicable agreement, especially in legal or formal contexts.
The two companies reached a settlement.
A settlement was reached before the trial.
An out-of-court settlement, often used in civil disputes or minor criminal cases where the parties privately resolve the matter.
The settlement for the accident was reached.
A broader term meaning 'resolution' or 'solution'. It can be used for settling problems or disputes, but is less specific than 和解.
The settlement of the issue took time.
To reach a compromise or settlement by mutual concession. Often used in interpersonal or business contexts.
They reached a settlement and signed the contract.
Referring to a village, town, or colony, especially one that is newly established or relatively small.
A general term for a small community or hamlet, often in rural areas. Can also refer to historical or newly established settlements.
There is a small settlement in the mountains.
A village or rural settlement. Slightly more formal or academic than 集落.
A settlement established by pioneering or land reclamation, often in a frontier area.
A place of residence or habitation; can refer to any settlement where people live, but is more formal and often used in administrative contexts.
Describing the process of moving to and settling in a new territory, often by a group.
The act of settling in a new land, especially by colonists or immigrants. Commonly used in historical contexts.
They settled in the New World.
The act of settling down permanently in a place. Broader than 入植, can refer to any permanent residence.
Colonization or settlement, often with political overtones. Less common in modern usage; 入植 is preferred for neutral description.
Referring to the completion of a financial transaction, such as paying a bill or finalizing accounts.
Settlement of accounts or payment. Used in business and financial contexts for finalizing transactions.
I made the settlement by credit card.
Liquidation or settlement of debts, often implying a final clearing of accounts. Can also be used metaphorically.
Payment. A general term for paying money, but can be used in contexts like 'settlement of a bill'.
和解 (wakai) is a broad term for any amicable settlement, including court-mediated ones. 示談 (jidan) specifically refers to a private, out-of-court settlement, often involving compensation. Use 示談 for traffic accidents or minor criminal cases where parties settle without trial.
The English word 'settlement' can refer to a small community, but directly translating it as セツルメント is rarely used and may sound unnatural. Use 集落 (shūraku) for a small village or hamlet, or 開拓地 (kaitakuchi) for a pioneer settlement.
The two parties reached a settlement.
There is a small settlement by the river.
The settlement of the account took a few days.
The remains of an ancient settlement were discovered.
その村落は人口が少ない。
That settlement has a small population.
彼らは開拓地で農業を始めた。
They started farming in the settlement.
その地域は居住地として適している。
The area is suitable as a settlement.
遊牧民が定住を始めた。
The nomads began settlement.
殖民政策が進められた。
A settlement policy was promoted.
Settlement is made at the end of the month.
借金を清算した。
I settled my debts.
請求書の支払いを済ませた。
I completed the settlement of the invoice.