noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
negotiations; bargaining; talks
Refers to formal or informal discussions aimed at reaching an agreement, often involving compromise or bargaining. Commonly used in business, politics, and everyday situations.
会社は労働組合と賃上げ交渉を行った。
The company held wage-increase negotiations with the labor union.
He is good at bargaining for a discount.
noun
connection; relationship; dealings
Used for ongoing relationships or connections between people, groups, or organizations, often implying some level of interaction or involvement. Less common than the negotiation sense.
彼はその事件と一切の交渉がないと主張した。
He claimed he had no connection whatsoever with the incident.
両国は長年にわたって友好交渉を続けてきた。
The two countries have maintained friendly relations for many years.