Quick answer
議 is the kanji for "Debate". A common reading is ぎ (gi). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Debate
Also : Deliberation · Consultation · Consideration
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
20 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 議 represents 'DELIBERATION'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of deliberation.
On-reading: ぎ — remember this sound by associating it with deliberation.
Example Sentences
国会で新しい法律が議論されています。
こっかいであたらしいほうりつがぎろんされています。
A new law is being debated in parliament.
会議は三時間にわたって続き、最終的に合意に達しました。
かいぎはさんじかんにわたってつづき、さいしゅうてきにごういにたっしました。
The meeting lasted three hours, and we ultimately reached an agreement.
Vocabulary using 議
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
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