noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
bargaining; haggling
Used for back-and-forth negotiation over price, terms, or conditions, often with a sense of tactical give-and-take.
市場で値段の駆け引きを楽しんだ。
I enjoyed bargaining over prices at the market.
契約の駆け引き
The contract negotiations are at a stalemate.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
tactics; strategy; maneuvering
Broader than bargaining; refers to tactical maneuvering in competition, politics, sports, or interpersonal situations. Often implies reading the opponent and using psychological moves.
彼は巧みな駆け引きで相手を追い詰めた。
He cornered his opponent with clever maneuvering.
恋愛にも駆け引きが必要なときがある。
Sometimes you need tactics even in romance.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
tactical advance or retreat of troops
Original military meaning; now rare outside historical or literary contexts. Refers to the tactical movement of forces.
戦国時代の合戦では、駆け引きが勝敗を分けた。
In battles of the Warring States period, tactical advances and retreats decided victory or defeat.