Japanese word

採決

Pronunciation

Romajisaiketsu

Meaning

  • nounvote

Example

この案を採決にかけます。ko no an o sai ketsu ni ka ke ma su

We will put this proposal to a vote.

Illustration for 採決 (vote)

More examples

採決の結果、法案は可決されました。sai ketsu no kek ka hō an wa ka ketsu sa re ma shi ta

As a result of the vote, the bill was approved.

Core concept

Means bringing a matter to a counted vote so that the group can reach an official decision.

Common phrases

  • 採決にかけるsai ketsu ni ka ke ru

    put to a vote

  • 採決を行うsai ketsu o okona u

    hold a vote

Similar words

表決hyōketsu: A formal decision made by counting members' votes on a matter.
投票tōhyō: The act of expressing a choice or opinion by casting a vote.

Definition in Japanese

議案などを投票に付して賛否を決定すること。gi an na do o tō hyō ni fu shi te san pi o ket tei su ru ko to

Word origin

The compound joins 採 (sai, "select") with 決 (ketsu, "decide"), showing the idea of selecting a decision through a formal vote.

Usage tips

  • The noun 採決 (saiketsu) is especially associated with parliamentary and committee proceedings, so it often appears in formal news rather than casual conversation.

Related words

  • 採決するsaiketsusuruvoteverb

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