相あい対たいずく

also: あいたいづく

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Meanings

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noun

mutual consent; by agreement

Used when both parties agree to something, often in formal or legal contexts. The term emphasizes that the action or decision is based on mutual understanding.

契けい約やくは相あい対たいずくで結むすばれた。

The contract was concluded by mutual consent.

相あい対たいずくの上うえで、話はなし合あいを進すすめましょう。

Let's proceed with the discussion on the basis of mutual agreement.

Kanji

相inter-, mutual, together
対vis-a-vis, opposite, even
尽exhaust, use up, run out of

Related words

合ごう意い
合意 is a more common and general term for agreement or mutual understanding, while 相対ずく is a less common, somewhat formal expression specifically emphasizing mutual consent as a basis for action.

Written forms

相あい対たいずく
Standard kanji spelling with regular okurigana.
相対尽く
- あいたいずく
  Alternate kanji spelling using 尽く; also read あいたいづく.
- あいたいづく
相あい対たいづく
Spelling with voiced okurigana づく, reflecting the reading あいたいづく.
相対尽
irregular okurigana
- あいたいずく
  Irregular okurigana usage; also read あいたいづく.
- あいたいづく
あいたいづく

Etymology

The term is composed of 相対 (あいたい, 'mutual, face-to-face') and ずく (a suffix meaning 'based on' or 'by means of'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but it likely developed as a set phrase in legal or formal contexts.