(ごうい)

ごうい
noun / suru-verb
agreement, consensus
1. agreement, consensus, mutual consent
A mutual agreement reached between two or more parties, often in formal or legal contexts.
両者(りょうしゃ)合意(ごうい)(たっ)した。
Both parties reached an agreement.
合意(ごうい)(うえ)離婚(りこん)した。
They divorced by mutual consent.
合意(ごうい)形成(けいせい)には時間(じかん)がかかる。
Building consensus takes time.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 合意(ごうい)(たっ)する (to reach an agreement)
  • 合意(ごうい)()る (to obtain agreement)
  • 合意(ごうい)形成(けいせい) (consensus building)
  • 合意(ごうい)(うえ)で (by mutual consent)

USAGE NOTES:

  • 合意(ごうい) emphasizes mutual agreement between parties.
  • Often used in business, legal, and diplomatic contexts.

RELATED TERMS:

  • 同意(どうい) - agreement (can be one-sided)
  • 協定(きょうてい) - accord, pact