1.
parent company; holding company
A company that owns a controlling interest in one or more subsidiary companies. The metaphor of 'parent' (親) mirrors the English term.
親会社の方針に従う。
To follow the parent company's policy.
親会社から資金を調達した。
We procured funds from the parent company.
親会社の業績が悪化すると、子会社にも影響が出る。
When the parent company's performance worsens, the subsidiaries are affected too.
Compound of 親 (parent) and 会社 (company). A standard business term referring to a company that controls one or more other companies through ownership of shares.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 親会社の方針 — parent company's policy
- 親会社の指示 — instructions from the parent company
- 親会社と子会社 — parent and subsidiary companies
RELATED TERMS:
- 子会社 — subsidiary company
- 関連会社 — affiliated company; associated company
- 持株会社 — holding company
- グループ会社 — group company