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both sides, both parties, both
Refers to two sides or parties involved in a situation. Used in formal and written contexts for negotiations, disputes, agreements, and comparisons.
双方の意見を聞いた。
I listened to both sides' opinions.
双方が納得できる解決策を探す。
We are looking for a solution both parties can accept.
契約は双方の合意のもとに結ばれた。
The contract was concluded with the agreement of both parties.
A formal word used primarily in written language, news, legal, and business contexts. In everyday speech, 両方 is more common for 'both.'
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 双方の合意 — mutual agreement
- 双方の意見 — opinions of both sides
- 双方にとって — for both parties
- 双方が歩み寄る — both sides make concessions
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 両方 — both (everyday, more casual)
- 両者 — both people/things (slightly formal)