(せっちゅう)

せっちゅう
noun, suru verb
compromise, blending, eclecticism
1. compromise, blending, eclecticism
The act of combining elements from different sources or finding a middle ground between opposing views.
和洋(わよう)折衷(せっちゅう)のデザインだ。
It's a design that blends Japanese and Western styles.
両者(りょうしゃ)意見(いけん)折衷(せっちゅう)した(あん)(つく)る。
Create a plan that compromises between both parties' opinions.
伝統(でんとう)現代(げんだい)折衷(せっちゅう)した建築(けんちく)()えている。
Architecture that blends traditional and modern styles is increasing.

Often used in compound expressions describing the blending of different cultural or stylistic elements.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 和洋(わよう)折衷(せっちゅう) (Japanese-Western fusion)
  • 折衷(せっちゅう)(あん) (compromise plan)
  • 折衷(せっちゅう)主義(しゅぎ) (eclecticism)
  • 折衷(せっちゅう)する (to compromise, to blend)

RELATED TERMS:

  • 妥協(だきょう): compromise
  • 融合(ゆうごう): fusion
  • 調和(ちょうわ): harmony