Japanese word

否決

Pronunciation

Romajihiketsu

Meaning

  • nounrejection

Example

委員会はその案を否決しました。i in kai wa so no an o hi ketsu shi ma shi ta

The committee rejected the proposal.

Illustration for 否決 (rejection)

More examples

野党は予算案の否決を主張しました。ya tō wa yo san an no hi ketsu o shu chō shi ma shi ta

The opposition argued for rejecting the budget bill.

Core concept

Describes a formal decision that turns down a proposal or motion through an official vote.

Common phrases

  • 法案の否決hō an no hi ketsu

    rejection of a bill

  • 否決の理由hi ketsu no ri yū

    reason for rejection

Similar words

却下kyakka: A decision by an authorized person or body to refuse a proposal, request, or application.
不承認fushōnin: A decision not to approve a proposal, request, or action.

Definition in Japanese

議案などを採決によって認めないこと。gi an na do o sai ketsu ni yo tte mito me na i ko to

Word origin

否 (hi, "no" or "not approve") + 決 (ketsu, "decide") forms 否決 (hiketsu), literally a decision against something.

Usage tips

  • Unlike the broad English word "rejection," 否決 (hiketsu) usually refers to a proposal being turned down through a formal vote or decision.

Other meanings

  • defeatnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 否決するhiketsusururejectverb

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