VocabJLPT N1
reconciliation
NounSuru VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. reconciliation
  2. 2. amicable settlement
  3. 3. court-mediated settlement
  4. 4. translation of a foreign language into Japanese
This noun and する verb refers to a reconciliation or settlement between two parties who were in conflict. It is used in legal contexts for out-of-court settlements as well as in everyday situations where people make up after a dispute.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"We'll settle if you accept the terms," the other party said.

Sentence 2

Still, I want to leave the door open for reconciliation.

Sentence 3

Standing in front of the mirror, I said, "Today I'm going to make peace with myself."

Sentence 4

If you two haven't made up by the weekend, the trip is off.

Sentence 5

As part of our customer relations approach, we will also present the option of a settlement.