“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
詮議
sengi discussion, deliberation, consideration; investigation (into a suspect), inquiry, enquiry, examination, questioning
談義
dangi (informal) discussion, talk, conversation, chat; (formal and tedious) talk, lecture, sermon; admonition, reprimand
弁論
benron discussion, debate, argument
議
gi discussion, deliberation; thought, opinion
談論
danron discussion
論議
rongi discussion, argument, debate
議論
giron argument, discussion, dispute, controversy
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
討論
touron debate, discussion
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