noun
aggressive negotiations; hard-line bargaining
Refers to a negotiation style that uses intimidation, threats, or a tough demeanor to gain advantage. Often implies a confrontational, high-pressure approach.
彼らは強面談判で契約を勝ち取った。
They won the contract through aggressive negotiations.
強面談判は長期的な関係を損なうことがある。
Hard-line bargaining can sometimes damage long-term relationships.
Compound of 強面 (こわもて, 'stern face, intimidating demeanor') and 談判 (だんぱん, 'negotiations'). The exact origin is uncertain, but it likely emerged as a descriptive term for confrontational bargaining tactics.