amicable settlement; mutually satisfactory resolution
Used for disputes, negotiations, or conflicts that end peacefully with all parties satisfied. Often appears in legal, business, or formal contexts.
After discussions, the two companies reached an amicable settlement.
We will continue talks aiming for a mutually satisfactory resolution of this issue.
和解 is a legal or formal settlement, often involving compromise or reconciliation, while 円満解決 emphasizes a harmonious, satisfying resolution for all sides.
解決 is a general term for solving a problem or dispute, without the nuance of amicability or mutual satisfaction.
Compound of 円満 (harmonious, peaceful) and 解決 (resolution, settlement). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination naturally conveys a resolution that is smooth and satisfactory.