noun
round-robin cabinet meeting
A cabinet meeting conducted by circulating documents among ministers for approval, rather than convening in person. Used in Japanese government contexts.
緊急時には、持ち回り閣議で重要案件を決めることがある。
In emergencies, important matters are sometimes decided through a round-robin cabinet meeting.
A regular cabinet meeting held in person, while 持ち回り閣議 is a specific type conducted by circulating documents.
Compound of 持ち回り (もちまわり, 'circulating, taking turns') and 閣議 (かくぎ, 'cabinet meeting').