Japanese word

会議

Pronunciation

Romajikaigi

Meaning

  • nounmeeting

Example

明日、会議があります。asu kai gi ga a ri ma su

There is a meeting tomorrow.

Illustration for 会議 (meeting)

More examples

午後の会議で、新しい計画を話し合います。go go no kai gi de atara shi i kei kaku o hana shi a i ma su

We will discuss the new plan at the afternoon meeting.

Core concept

It centers on a planned gathering where people share views and discuss a common matter, from a workplace meeting to a large assembly.

Common phrases

  • 会議を開くkai gi o hira ku

    hold a meeting

  • 会議に出るkai gi ni de ru

    attend a meeting

Similar words

打ち合わせuchiawase: A planned discussion to coordinate work or details.
会合kaigō: A gathering where members of a group discuss a shared matter.
集会shūkai: An organized gathering of many people for a shared purpose.

Definition in Japanese

ある目的のために人々が集まり、意見を述べたり話し合ったりすること。a ru moku teki no ta me ni hito bito ga atsu ma ri i ken o no be ta ri hana shi a tta ri su ru ko to

Word origin

The noun 会議 (kaigi) combines 会 (kai, "meet") with 議 (gi, "discussion"), linking the idea of meeting with discussion.

Usage tips

  • 会議 (kaigi) usually refers to a planned discussion at work, school, or an organization rather than a casual get-together.

Other meanings

  • conferencenoun
  • assemblynoun

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