1A contract or agreement — a legally binding arrangement reached between parties, or the agreement itself. Often formalized in writing, as with employment or rental contracts.
アパートを借りるとき、大家と契約を結んだ。
When I rented the apartment, I signed a contract with the landlord.
新しい会社と一年間の契約を結んだ。
I signed a one-year contract with the new company.
契約書にサインする前に、内容をよく読んでください。
Please read the contents carefully before signing the contract.
その契約は来月で切れる。
That contract expires next month.