双 方(そうほう)

そうほう

noun

both sides, both parties

formal

1. 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(そうほう)の意見(いけん)を聞(き)いた。

I listened to both sides' opinions.

双方(そうほう)が納得(なっとく)できる解決策(かいけつさく)を探(さが)す。

We are looking for a solution both parties can accept.

契約(けいやく)は双方(そうほう)の合意(ごうい)のもとに結(むす)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(りょうほう) is more common for 'both.'

Common collocations

双方(そうほう)の合意(ごうい) — mutual agreement
双方(そうほう)の意見(いけん) — opinions of both sides
双方(そうほう)にとって — for both parties
双方(そうほう)が歩(あゆ)み寄(よ)る — both sides make concessions

Similar words

両方(りょうほう) — both (everyday, more casual)
両者(りょうしゃ) — both people/things (slightly formal)

Related Words

Synonym: 両方(りょうほう) (both (everyday))

Compare: 両者(りょうしゃ) (both people/things)

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