甲こうと乙おつ

expression

the former and the latter; A and B

Used to refer to two previously mentioned items, often in contrast or comparison. 甲 is the first (former) and 乙 is the second (latter). Common in formal or written contexts.

• この二ふたつの案あんのうち、甲こうと乙おつではどちらが良よいと思おもいますか。

  Between these two proposals, which do you think is better, the former or the latter?

• 契けい約やく書しょには甲こうと乙おつの署しょ名めいが必ひつ要ようです。

  The contract requires the signatures of Party A and Party B.