歩み寄り
Meanings
1
compromise; concession; reaching an agreement
Refers to mutual concessions or meeting halfway, often in negotiations or relationships. Derived from the verb 歩み寄る.
Both companies showed a willingness to compromise and reached an agreement.
Without a conciliatory attitude, negotiations won't succeed.
Usage patterns
- 〈相手〉に歩み寄りを求めるto ask the other side for a compromise
The labor union asked management for a compromise.
- 歩み寄りの姿勢を見せるto show a willingness to compromise
Both countries began showing a willingness to compromise.
- 歩み寄りを図るto seek/attempt a compromise
Both sides attempted a compromise during the negotiations.
- 歩み寄りが実現するfor a compromise to be reached
After many discussions, a compromise was finally reached.