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How to say "Deliberation" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "deliberation", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
審議
しんぎ (shingi)
N2 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
思案
しあん (shian)
N2 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "deliberation" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 審議 and 思案.
In Japanese, 審議 (しんぎ (shingi)) is typically associated with "deliberation, review, discussion (often official)" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents To carefully discuss and examine a matter, especially in a legislative or official setting. 議会などで、提出された議案などを詳しく話し合い検討すること。.
On the other hand, 思案 (しあん (shian)) maps to "deliberation, consideration, thought, plan" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents 何か計画を立てたり、解決策を見つけたりするために、頭の中で様々な可能性を検討し、考えること。動詞「思案する」としても使う。. A literal translation of "deliberation" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "審議"
その法案は現在、国会で審議中です。
That bill is currently under deliberation in the Diet.
Bilingual Context for "思案"
新しい企画について、部長は深く思案していた。
The manager was deeply deliberating about the new project.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "その法案は現在、国会で ＿＿＿ 中です。" (Meaning: "That bill is currently under deliberation in the Diet.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "審議" fits here because it means "deliberation, review, discussion (often official)" in the context of: "That bill is currently under deliberation in the Diet.". "思案" represents "deliberation, consideration, thought, plan".