契 約(けいやく)を結(むす)ぶ

けいやくをむすぶ

expression

to sign a contract; to conclude an agreement

business law

1. to sign a contract; to conclude an agreement

To formally enter into a contractual agreement with another party. A standard business expression.

契約(けいやく)を結(むす)んだ。

We signed the contract.

新(あたら)しい取引先(とりひきさき)と契約(けいやく)を結(むす)んだ。

We concluded a contract with a new business partner.

来月(らいげつ)までに賃貸(ちんたい)契約(けいやく)を結(むす)ぶ必要(ひつよう)がある。

I need to sign the rental contract by next month.

The verb 結(むす)ぶ literally means 'to tie' or 'to bind,' giving the image of binding parties together in agreement. This is the standard collocation for entering into contracts.

Related words

契約(けいやく)を交(か)わす: to exchange contracts (similar meaning)
契約(けいやく)を解除(かいじょ)する: to cancel/terminate a contract
契約(けいやく)を更新(こうしん)する: to renew a contract
契約(けいやく)に違反(いはん)する: to violate a contract

Types of contracts

Also used more broadly for treaties and agreements: 条約(じょうやく)を結(むす)ぶ (to conclude a treaty).

general

Added 2026.3.23 9:19 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01

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