提携

• Reading: ていけい
• Romaji: teikei
• Kanji breakdown: 提 (tei) — to present, offer; 携 (kei) — to carry together, collaborate
• Pronunciation: /te.i.ke.i/

Meaning

Partnership; cooperation; tie-up; alliance. A formal agreement between organisations to collaborate on shared objectives.

A noun and suru-verb used to describe strategic alliances or business partnerships. 業務提携 (gyoumu teikei) refers to operational cooperation, while 資本提携 (shihon teikei) involves cross-shareholding. Common in corporate news, especially for joint product development, distribution agreements, or technology sharing between domestic and foreign firms.

Examples

1. 両社は物流分野での業務提携を正式に発表した。 Both companies officially announced a business partnership in the logistics sector.
2. 海外企業と提携することで、新市場への参入が可能になった。 By partnering with an overseas company, entry into a new market became possible.
3. 提携先との契約更新に向け、条件交渉が続いている。 Negotiations over the terms are ongoing ahead of renewing the contract with our alliance partner.

Usage Guide

Context: business strategy, corporate alliances, press releases

Tone: professional

Origin & History

From 提 (tei) meaning 'to carry, to present' and 携 (kei) meaning 'to carry together, to collaborate.' The combination conveys the idea of joining hands to work toward a common goal.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: Business professionals

Social background: Corporate