妥協案

• Reading: だきょうあん
• Romaji: dakyouan
• Kanji breakdown: 妥 (da) — gentle, appropriate; 協 (kyou) — cooperate; 案 (an) — plan, proposal
• Pronunciation: /da.kjoː.aɴ/

Meaning

Compromise plan; a proposal that involves mutual concessions to reach agreement.

A compound noun combining 妥協 (compromise) with 案 (plan/proposal). Frequently used in negotiations, politics, business meetings, and conflict resolution. Implies that neither side gets everything they want, but a workable middle ground is found.

Examples

1. 両者が納得できる妥協案を提出した。 A compromise proposal that both parties could accept was put forward.
2. 会議で妥協案がようやくまとまった。 A compromise plan was finally worked out at the meeting.
3. この妥協案なら全員が賛成するだろう。 Everyone will probably agree to this compromise plan.

Usage Guide

Context: business, politics, negotiations, diplomacy

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Sino-Japanese 妥協 (dakyou, compromise — literally 'suitable agreement') + 案 (an, plan/proposal). A formal term from the vocabulary of negotiation and diplomacy.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Educated