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懇談 (こんだん) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Common word Freq. Frequency Top 20,000 Conjugation Meanings 1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
friendly chat ; informal talk ; relaxed conversation
Often used for a cordial, unofficial discussion or meeting, especially in political, business, or diplomatic contexts. Carries a nuance of openness and lack of formality.
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At the informal meeting, frank opinions were exchanged.
Kanji 懇 sociable, kind, courteous Similar words 会かい 談だん 会談 is a formal meeting or talks, often official and structured, while 懇談 implies a more relaxed, friendly conversation.
面めん 談だん 面談 is a face-to-face interview or meeting, often one-on-one and more formal than 懇談.
Etymology Compound of 懇 (こん, 'sincere, kind') and 談 (だん, 'talk, discussion'). The kanji suggest a heartfelt, earnest conversation, which aligns with the modern sense of a friendly, informal chat.
