Japanese Conversation · Level 55
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Japanese word
話し合い
Pronunciation
Romajihanashiai
Meaning
- noundiscussion
Example
問題について話し合いを始めます。mon dai ni tsu i te hana shi a i o haji me ma su
We will start a discussion about the problem.
More examples
難しい問題でも、話し合いで解決策を見つけられます。muzuka shi i mon dai de mo hana shi a i de kai ketsu saku o mi tsu ke ra re ma su
We can find a solution through discussion, even for difficult problems.
Core concept
Centers on people exchanging views about an issue in order to understand one another and possibly reach a shared decision.
Common phrases
話し合いをするhana shi a i o su ru
have a discussion
話し合いを始めるhana shi a i o haji me ru
start a discussion
話し合いで決めるhana shi a i de ki me ru
decide through discussion
Similar words
議論giron: An exchange of reasons and opinions about an issue, often with different views.
協議kyōgi: A planned discussion in which people consider an issue and work toward a decision.
対話taiwa: An exchange between people who listen to one another to deepen understanding.
Definition in Japanese
複数の人が、ある問題について互いに意見を述べ、考えをまとめること。fuku sū no hito ga a ru mon dai ni tsu i te taga i ni i ken o no be kanga e o ma to me ru ko to
Word origin
The native Japanese compound 話し合い (hanashiai) is formed from 話す (hanasu, "to talk") and 合う (au, "to do mutually"), through the verb 話し合う (hanashiau).
Usage tips
- 話し合い (hanashiai) can describe both a casual exchange of views and a planned discussion aimed at reaching agreement, so it is broader than a formal negotiation.
Other meanings
- negotiationnoun
Related words
- 話し合うhanashiaudiscussverb