協議する

• Reading: きょうぎする
• Romaji: kyougi suru
• Kanji breakdown: 協 (kyou) — cooperate, unite; 議 (gi) — deliberate, discuss, council
• Pronunciation: /kjoː.ɡi.sɯ.ɾɯ/

Meaning

To deliberate; to confer; to discuss. To hold formal discussions to reach a decision or agreement.

A suru-verb used for formal discussions and deliberations, typically in organizational, legal, or political settings. More formal than 話し合う (hanashiau, to discuss) or 相談する (soudan suru, to consult). Common collocations include 協議会 (kyougikai, council/conference), 協議を重ねる (to hold repeated discussions), and 離婚協議 (rikon kyougi, divorce negotiation). Implies multiple parties working toward consensus.

Examples

1. 両国の代表が貿易問題について協議した。 Representatives from both countries held talks on trade issues.
2. 来年度の予算について協議を重ねている。 They are holding repeated discussions about next year's budget.
3. 労使間で新しい労働条件を協議する予定だ。 Labor and management are scheduled to discuss new working conditions.

Usage Guide

Context: politics, business meetings, legal proceedings

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Sino-Japanese: 協 (kyou, cooperate/unite) + 議 (gi, deliberate/discuss). Together 'to cooperate in deliberation' — discussing matters jointly toward agreement.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: Adults

Social background: Professional