和解

わかい
Alternative readings: わげ
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1

Reconciliation; an amicable settlement reached when disputing parties stop fighting and resolve their issues through discussion or compromise.

NounIrregular VerbIntransitive Verb

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当事者同士が話し合って和解に至った。

The parties talked and reached a reconciliation.

小さな誤解は謝って和解した。

A small misunderstanding was resolved with apologies.

和解案を提示して、双方の負担を軽くした。

They proposed a settlement that reduced the burden on both sides.

彼らは話し合いの末、穏やかに和解した。

After discussions, they peacefully reconciled.

2

(Law) a court-mediated settlement in which parties reach an agreement to terminate litigation; a legal settlement.

NounIrregular VerbIntransitive VerbLaw

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両者は裁判所の仲介で和解し、示談金で合意した。

The parties settled through court mediation and agreed on compensation.

弁護士を通して和解条項を取り決めた。

They negotiated settlement terms through their lawyers.

3

Archaic: the act of translating a foreign language into Japanese; an old usage no longer common.

NounIrregular VerbIntransitive VerbArchaic

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古文献では「和解」が外国語を日本語に訳すことを意味する場合がある。

In old texts, 'wakai' sometimes meant translating a foreign language into Japanese.

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