決議

• Reading: けつぎ
• Romaji: ketsugi
• Kanji breakdown: 決 (ketsu) — decide, determine; 議 (gi) — deliberation, discussion, council
• Pronunciation: /ke.tsɯ.gi/

Meaning

Resolution; vote; decision. A formal decision or declaration made by an assembly or organization.

A noun and suru-verb referring to a formal resolution or decision made through deliberation, typically by a legislative body, committee, or organization. Distinguished from 可決 (kaketsu, approval of a bill) — 決議 is the broader concept of making a formal decision, while 可決 specifically means passing a bill. Common in international contexts: 国連決議 (kokuren ketsugi, UN resolution).

Examples

1. 国連で新たな決議が採択された。 A new resolution was adopted at the United Nations.
2. 取締役会は事業拡大を決議した。 The board of directors passed a resolution to expand the business.
3. その決議に反対する議員も少なくなかった。 There were quite a few lawmakers who opposed the resolution.

Usage Guide

Context: politics, international relations, corporate governance

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Sino-Japanese: 決 (ketsu, decide/determine) + 議 (gi, deliberation/discussion). Literally 'decided through deliberation' — a formal decision reached after discussion.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal