Japanese Conversation · Level 108
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Japanese word
協議
Pronunciation
Romajikyōgi
Meaning
- noundiscussion
Example
計画について協議します。kei kaku ni tsu i te kyō gi shi ma su
We will discuss the plan.
More examples
地域の代表者が集まり、今後の対応を協議しました。chi iki no dai hyō sha ga atsu ma ri kon go no tai ō o kyō gi shi ma shi ta
Community representatives gathered and discussed how to respond in the future.
Core concept
Describes a purposeful exchange of views in which people or groups work toward a shared understanding or decision.
Common phrases
協議するkyō gi su ru
discuss
協議を続けるkyō gi o tsuzu ke ru
continue discussions
協議を重ねるkyō gi o kasa ne ru
hold repeated discussions
Similar words
話し合いhanashiai: A conversation in which people discuss an issue and work toward an agreement.
討議tōgi: A structured discussion that considers an issue in detail before a decision.
打ち合わせuchiawase: A discussion held to coordinate plans, roles, or practical details.
Definition in Japanese
複数の人や組織が、意見を出し合い、物事の進め方や結論を話し合うこと。fuku sū no hito ya so shiki ga i ken o da shi a i mono goto no susu me kata ya ketsu ron o hana shi a u ko to
Word origin
協議 (kyōgi) combines 協 (kyō, "cooperation") and 議 (gi, "deliberation"), expressing people working together through discussion.
Usage tips
- In Japanese news and workplace talk, 協議 (kyōgi) often marks a formal stage of reaching a decision rather than casual conversation.
Other meanings
- consultationnoun
- negotiationnoun