Meaning

Primary

Gentlemen's Agreement

Word Type

noun

Explanation

Remember how you learned that 紳士 means "gentleman?" Well when two men determine that the best thing to do is cooperate they form a gentlemen's agreement.

Reading

しんしきょうてい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

あいつらとは紳士協定を結んでいるはずだ。

They’re supposed to be tied to a gentlemen’s agreement.

Kanji Composition