“Discussion” in Japanese
Short answer
Discussion in Japanese is “話し合い” (hanashiai). Full meaning: discussion, talk, tête-à-tête, conference.
Other ways to say “Discussion” in Japanese
談義
dangi (informal) discussion, talk, conversation, chat; (formal and tedious) talk, lecture, sermon; admonition, reprimand
詮議
sengi discussion, deliberation, consideration; investigation (into a suspect), inquiry, enquiry, examination, questioning
弁論
benron discussion, debate, argument
議
gi discussion, deliberation; thought, opinion
論議
rongi discussion, argument, debate
談論
danron discussion
議論
giron argument, discussion, dispute, controversy
討論
touron debate, discussion
相談
soudan consultation, discussion, discussing, asking (someone) for advice
付議
fugi bringing up a matter, discussion, debate, submission (e.g. a measure), referral (e.g. bill to a committee), placing (e.g. item on an agenda)
論考
ronkou study (of), discussion, discourse, inquiry, research article, academic paper
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