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討議 (とうぎ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Common word JLPT N1 Freq. Frequency Top 50,000 Conjugation Meanings 1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
debate ; discussion
Formal, often structured exchange of opinions, typically in meetings, committees, or academic settings. Implies a thorough, sometimes confrontational, examination of a topic.
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We need to discuss this issue thoroughly.
Kanji 討 chastise, attack, defeat 議 deliberation, consultation, debate Similar words 議ぎ 論ろん 議論 is a broader term for argument or discussion, often more heated or less structured than 討議. 討議 implies a more formal, organized deliberation.
討とう 論ろん 討論 is a formal debate, often with opposing sides and a moderator. 討議 is similar but can be less adversarial, focusing on collaborative examination.
Etymology Compound of 討 (to examine, to discuss) and 議 (deliberation, consultation). The combination emphasizes a thorough, often critical, discussion.