Kanji 商 make a deal, selling, dealing in 議 deliberation, consultation, debate 員 employee, member, number Related words 顧こ 問もん 顧問 is a more common word for an advisor or consultant, often used in business or government. 商議員 specifically implies membership in a council or board with decision-making authority, while 顧問 is an advisor who may not have voting power.
評ひょう 議ぎ 員いん 評議員 is a similar term for a councilor or trustee, often used in educational or non-profit organizations. 商議員 is more associated with commercial or business councils.
Etymology Compound of 商 (commerce, business) and 議員 (member of an assembly). The term refers to a member of a commercial or business council.
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