1.
conference, discussion, consultation
A formal meeting or discussion to reach an agreement or decision.
この件について協議する必要がある。
We need to discuss this matter.
協議の結果、合意に達した。
As a result of the discussions, an agreement was reached.
関係者が集まって協議を重ねた。
The parties involved gathered and held repeated discussions.
2.
negotiation
Discussions aimed at reaching an agreement between parties.
両国は貿易協議を行った。
The two countries held trade negotiations.
給料について協議する。
To negotiate about salaries.
労使の協議が長引き、なかなか結論が出なかった。
The labor-management negotiations dragged on and a conclusion was hard to reach.
協議 is used for formal discussions and negotiations.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 協議する (to discuss, to confer)
- 協議を行う (to hold discussions)
- 協議の結果 (as a result of discussions)
COMPOUND WORDS:
- 労使協議 (labor-management negotiations)
- 協議会 (conference, council)
- 協議離婚 (divorce by mutual consent)
HOMOPHONE:
- 競技: athletic competition, sport (different meaning)
Related Words
Contrast:
競技 (athletic competition)