noun
peace conference; peace negotiations
Refers to formal discussions or negotiations aimed at ending a conflict or dispute, often used in political or diplomatic contexts.
両国は和議を開くことで合意した。
The two countries agreed to hold peace negotiations.
和議が成立し、戦争は終結した。
A peace agreement was reached, and the war ended.
Compound of 和 (peace, harmony) and 議 (discussion, deliberation). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the kanji combination directly conveys the meaning of peace discussions.