Translation guide
A joint venture is a business arrangement where two or more parties agree to pool resources for a specific project or business activity. In Japanese, this concept is expressed through specific terms and phrases, depending on context.
Referring to a formal joint venture as a business entity or partnership between companies.
The standard term for a joint venture, literally 'joint enterprise'. Used in formal business contexts.
両社は合弁事業を設立した。
The two companies established a joint venture.
Specifically refers to a joint venture company. More concrete than 合弁事業.
その合弁会社は来年操業を開始する。
The joint venture company will start operations next year.
Abbreviation commonly used in business Japanese, pronounced ジェイブイ.
このプロジェクトはJVで進めています。
We are proceeding with this project as a joint venture.
A more general term meaning 'joint enterprise' or 'cooperative business', not necessarily a formal JV.
地域の共同事業として開始された。
It was started as a local joint enterprise.
Describing the action or process of forming a joint venture.
Means 'to do as a joint venture'. 合弁 functions as a noun meaning 'joint venture'.
新製品の開発を合弁で行うことにした。
We decided to develop the new product as a joint venture.
Literally 'to start a business jointly'. Emphasizes the collaborative start-up aspect.
彼らは共同で事業を起こした。
They started a business together.
Referring to the legal agreement or contract that establishes a joint venture.
The standard term for a joint venture agreement.
合弁契約の締結に向けて交渉中です。
We are negotiating toward the conclusion of a joint venture agreement.
A broader term for a joint enterprise contract, not limited to formal JVs.
共同事業契約を結ぶ予定です。
We plan to sign a joint enterprise contract.
合弁 (ごうべん) specifically implies a formal joint venture, often with shared capital and management. 共同 (きょうどう) is a broader term meaning 'joint' or 'cooperative' and can be used in many contexts, not just business ventures.
In business settings, the English abbreviation 'JV' is widely understood and used, especially in spoken Japanese or informal written communication. Pronounce it as ジェイブイ.