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契約書を交わす (keiyakusho o kawasu - to exchange contracts)

Grammar & Usage

fixed expression

neutral

How it works

This is a verb phrase consisting of a noun (契約書 keiyakusho, 'contract'), an object particle (を o), and a verb (交わす kawasu, 'to exchange'). While 'kawasu' literally means 'to exchange', when used with '契約書' it idiomatically refers to the act of signing or concluding a contract, implying a mutual agreement and formalization. The particle 'を' marks '契約書' as the direct object of the verb '交わす'.

Sample sentences

本日、新しい取引先と契約書を交わしました。

Today, we exchanged contracts with a new business partner.

不動産を購入する際、重要な契約書を交わす必要があります。

When purchasing real estate, it is necessary to exchange important contracts.

彼らは互いの信頼を確かめ合った上で、正式に契約書を交わした。

After confirming their mutual trust, they formally exchanged contracts.

Quick facts

nuance:'交わす' (kawasu) carries a nuance of mutual action or exchange, suggesting that both parties are involved in the formalization of the contract, rather than just one party signing. This is slightly different from simply 'signing' (サインする sain suru) or 'concluding' (結ぶ musubu) a contract, emphasizing the reciprocal nature.

Often used with

契約を結ぶ (keiyaku o musubu - to conclude a contract)

契約書にサインする (keiyakusho ni sain suru - to sign a contract)

売買契約書 (baibai keiyakusho - sales contract)

雇用契約書 (koyou keiyakusho - employment contract)

契約の締結 (keiyaku no teiketsu - conclusion of a contract)

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Example

本日、新しい取引先と契約書を交わしました。

Today, we exchanged contracts with a new business partner.

不動産を購入する際、重要な契約書を交わす必要があります。

When purchasing real estate, it is necessary to exchange important contracts.