noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
Formal term for a negotiated settlement or pact, often between nations or large organizations.
両国は貿易協商を結んだ。
The two countries concluded a trade agreement.
労使間で協商
An agreement was reached between labor and management.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
entente; understanding
Specifically refers to a diplomatic entente or mutual understanding, often used in historical contexts like the Triple Entente.
三国協商は第一次世界大戦前の国際関係を形作った。
The Triple Entente shaped international relations before World War I.