JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
議 — deliberation
- Reading
- ギ
- Meaning
- deliberation; consultation; debate; consideration
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
議 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is ギ and it means deliberation; consultation; debate; consideration. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
議 appears in everyday japanese words such as 協議 (conference), 合議 (consultation) and 審議 (deliberation).
Japanese words containing 議
Frequently asked questions
What does 議 mean in Japanese?
議 means deliberation; consultation; debate; consideration in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 議 read?
議 is read ギ. Reading it inside real words — 協議 and 合議 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 議 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 議 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 議 in a word?
A common word containing 議 is 協議 (きょうぎ) — "conference". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 議 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 議 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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