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Meanings
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interests; stake; conflict of interest
Refers to a relationship involving mutual or conflicting interests, often used in legal, business, or political contexts. Commonly appears in phrases like 利害関係がある (have a stake) or 利害関係者 (stakeholder).
He has a stake in that company.
We left the decision to a disinterested third party.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉と利害関係があるto have a stake or conflict of interest with someone
The lawyer was removed from the case because he had a conflict of interest with a party involved.
- 利害関係が生じるfor a conflict of interest to arise
There is a possibility that a conflict of interest could arise with the business partner.
- 利害関係を調整するto reconcile or balance conflicting interests
The government tried to reconcile the conflicting interests of the various countries.
- 利害関係のない〈人〉a person who has no stake or vested interest
We had a neutral third party with no stake in the matter make the decision.