Japanese word

討議

Pronunciation

Romajitōgi

Meaning

  • noundiscussion

Example

会議で重要な問題を討議します。kai gi de jū yō na mon dai o tō gi shi ma su

We discuss an important issue at the meeting.

Illustration for 討議 (discussion)

More examples

委員会では予算案について討議が続いています。i in kai de wa yo san an ni tsu i te tō gi ga tsuzu i te i ma su

The discussion of the budget proposal is continuing in the committee.

Core concept

Describes an organized exchange of views in which people examine an issue together to reach a conclusion.

Common phrases

  • 討議を重ねるtō gi o kasa ne ru

    hold repeated discussions

  • 討議に入るtō gi ni hai ru

    begin discussions

Similar words

議論giron: An exchange of views in which people examine an issue, often including differing opinions.
協議kyōgi: A discussion in which people work together to coordinate views and reach an agreement.
審議shingi: A formal examination of a matter by a group before making a decision.

Definition in Japanese

ある問題について、複数の人が意見を述べ合い、結論を出すために詳しく話し合うこと。a ru mon dai ni tsu i te fuku sū no hito ga i ken o no be a i ketsu ron o da su ta me ni kuwa shi ku hana shi a u ko to

Word origin

討議 (tōgi) is a Sino-Japanese word combining 討 (tō, "investigate") and 議 (gi, "deliberation").

Usage tips

  • 討議 (tōgi) commonly refers to a structured discussion in formal settings such as meetings, committees, and policy groups.

Other meanings

  • debatenoun

Related words

  • 討議するtōgisurudiscussverb

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