noun
extraordinary Cabinet meeting
A formal term for an unscheduled meeting of the Japanese Cabinet, convened outside the regular schedule to address urgent matters.
首相は緊急事態に対応するため臨時閣議を招集した。
The Prime Minister convened an extraordinary Cabinet meeting to respond to the emergency.
閣議 is a regular Cabinet meeting, while 臨時閣議 is an extraordinary one held as needed.
Compound of 臨時 (りんじ, 'temporary, extraordinary') and 閣議 (かくぎ, 'Cabinet meeting').