(がいこう)

がいこう
noun
diplomacy, foreign relations
1. diplomacy, foreign affairs
The management of international relations and negotiations between countries.
To discuss Japan's foreign policy.
外交(がいこう)(かん)として(はたら)いている
I work as a diplomat.
To build diplomatic relations.
外交(がいこう)問題(もんだい)について(はな)()
To discuss diplomatic issues.
The two countries have a long history of diplomacy, with deep ties in culture and the economy as well.
2. diplomatic skill
Tact and skill in dealing with people.
(かれ)外交(がいこう)うまい。
He is skilled at diplomacy.
Used here in the sense of interpersonal tact
外交(がいこう)(てき)()(かた)する
To speak diplomatically.
She has diplomatic skill, so she manages to bring even difficult meetings together well.
Tact is important in your relationship with your boss.
When departments disagree, someone with diplomatic skill steps in and helps reach an agreement.

外交(がいこう) refers to diplomacy and international relations.

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • 外交(がいこう)関係(かんけい) (diplomatic relations)
  • 外交(がいこう)問題(もんだい) (diplomatic issue)
  • 外交(がいこう)(おこな)う (to conduct diplomacy)

COMPOUND WORDS:

  • 外交(がいこう)(かん) (diplomat)
  • 外交(がいこう)政策(せいさく) (foreign policy)
  • 外交(がいこう)手腕(しゅわん) (diplomatic skill)
  • 外交(がいこう)文書(ぶんしょ) (diplomatic document)

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 外交(がいこう): diplomacy
  • 外務(がいむ): foreign affairs (ministry/office)
  • 国際(こくさい)関係(かんけい): international relations