利害(りがい)調整(ちょうせい)

りがいちょうせい
noun
coordination of interests; balancing of interests
politicsbusiness
1. coordination of interests; balancing of competing interests; interest mediation
The process of mediating between parties with different or conflicting interests to reach a workable compromise. A core concept in Japanese politics, business negotiations, and organizational management.
関係者(かんけいしゃ)間(かん)の利害(りがい)調整(ちょうせい)が難(むずか)しい。
Coordinating interests among the parties involved is difficult.
政策(せいさく)を決(き)める前(まえ)に、各省庁(かくしょうちょう)の利害(りがい)調整(ちょうせい)が必要(ひつよう)だ。
Before deciding on policy, coordination of interests among the ministries is necessary.
地域(ちいき)住民(じゅうみん)と開発(かいはつ)業者(ぎょうしゃ)の利害(りがい)調整(ちょうせい)に時間(じかん)がかかり、計画(けいかく)が遅(おく)れている。
The plan is delayed because coordinating the interests of local residents and the developer is taking time.

A compound of 利害(りがい) (interests, gains and losses) and 調整(ちょうせい) (adjustment, coordination). This concept is central to Japanese consensus-building (根回(ねまわ)し) culture, where decisions are often preceded by extensive behind-the-scenes negotiation to align all parties before a formal announcement.

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Common in political reporting, especially regarding legislation that affects multiple stakeholders. Also appears in business contexts when departments or companies have conflicting objectives.

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Compare: 根回(ねまわ)し (prior consultation, groundwork)
Compare: 利害関係(りがいかんけい) (conflict of interest)
Compare: 調停(ちょうてい) (mediation, arbitration)
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