What is the meaning and reading of the kanji "議"?

The kanji "議" belongs to JLPT N3 and means "Deliberation, Discussion, Debate". Its Onyomi is "ギ (gi)" and Kunyomi is "-".

JLPT N3

議

Deliberation, Discussion, Debate

Q: Is there a memory mnemonic for "議"?

Yes! Radical breakdown: "語 (speech) + 義 (righteousness)". Mnemonic Story: "To have a righteous and proper *discussion* (義), one must use polite and clear *speech* (語). Picture a formal debate where everyone is using their best words to argue for what is morally right, engaging in deep *deliberation*."

Onyomi

ギ (gi)

Kunyomi

🧠 Memory Mnemonic

🔍 Radical Breakdown

語 (speech) + 義 (righteousness)

📖 Mnemonic Story

To have a righteous and proper *discussion* (義), one must use polite and clear *speech* (語). Picture a formal debate where everyone is using their best words to argue for what is morally right, engaging in deep *deliberation*.

💡 Quick Hint: Righteous speech discussion

Essential N3 Vocabulary

会議

かいぎ

Meeting

議論

ぎろん

Discussion, Argument

議会

ぎかい

Parliament, Assembly

Kanji Practice Quiz

Verify your memory for "議"

会議が長引いています。

🎉 正解 / Correct!

解説: 会議は「かいぎ」と読みます。
English: Meeting is read as 'kaigi'.

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