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解約
kaiyaku
Description
「解約」は、けいやくをやめて、なかったことにすることです。
"解約" means to cancel a contract and make it as if it never existed.
けいたい電話やジムなどのサービスを使うのをやめるとき、この言葉をよく使います。
This word is often used when stopping the use of services like mobile phones or gyms.
Meanings
解約kaiyaku
cancellation of a contract or subscription
来月、このジムを解約します。
I will cancel my membership at this gym next month.
解約kaiyaku
to cancel a contract or account
銀行の口座を解約したい。
I want to close my bank account.
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Notes
- Etymology
解 (undo/release) + 約 (promise/contract) = to undo a contract.
- Nuance
解約 ends an existing contract; キャンセル often cancels a one-time order or reservation.
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