第三者
Meanings
1
third party; outsider; disinterested person
Refers to a person or entity not directly involved in a matter, often used in legal, business, or conflict contexts. Can imply neutrality or lack of vested interest.
The contract requires the signature of a third party.
He watched the argument as an outsider.
Usage patterns
- 第三者に〈事〉を相談するto consult a third party about a matter
Since the dispute wasn't getting resolved, we decided to consult a third party.
- 第三者の意見を聞くto hear a third party's opinion
We decided to hear a third party's opinion in order to make a calm judgment.
- 第三者として〈動詞〉to do something in the capacity of a third party
He was present at the negotiation as a third party.
- 第三者の立場から〈事〉を見るto look at a matter from a third party's perspective
Looking at it from a third party's perspective, both sides have problems.
Expressions
- 善意の第三者bona fide third party
- 第三者異議の訴えthird-party action against execution
- 第三者のためにする契約third party beneficiary contract