1.
relationship of trust; trusting relationship; bond of trust
A relationship between people, organizations, or nations that is built on mutual trust and reliability.
信頼関係を築く。
To build a relationship of trust.
上司と部下の信頼関係が大切だ。
A trusting relationship between boss and subordinate is important.
一度壊れた信頼関係を取り戻すのは簡単ではない。
It's not easy to restore a relationship of trust once it has been broken.
USAGE:
A very common compound in business, education, interpersonal, and diplomatic contexts. Often discussed as something that takes time to build but can be quickly destroyed.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 信頼関係を築く (to build a trusting relationship)
- 信頼関係を壊す (to destroy a trusting relationship)
- 信頼関係が崩れる (a trusting relationship crumbles)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 信用: trust, credit — focuses on credibility and reliability, often financial
- 絆: bond, ties — emphasizes emotional connection rather than trust specifically