noun
council; commission of inquiry
A formal deliberative or consultative body, often government-appointed, that investigates and discusses specific issues.
政府は教育改革について審議会を設置した。
The government set up a council to discuss educational reform.
審議会の答申が来月公表される予定
The council's report is scheduled to be released next month.
Compound of 審議 (deliberation) and 会 (meeting, association).