稟議(りんぎ)

りんぎ
noun, verb (suru)
approval request; proposal for approval
1. approval request; request for authorization; internal proposal
A formal process in Japanese companies where a proposal document is circulated to relevant managers and executives for approval. Each approver stamps their seal (hanko) to indicate approval.
新(あたら)しいシステムの導入(どうにゅう)を稟議(りんぎ)に回(まわ)す。
Submit the new system implementation for approval.
稟議(りんぎ)が通(とお)れば予算(よさん)がつく。
Once the approval request passes, we'll get the budget.
稟議書(りんぎしょ)を作成(さくせい)して提出(ていしゅつ)する。
Create and submit the approval request document.

WORD STRUCTURE:
稟(りん) (report to a superior) + 議(ぎ) (deliberation)

THE 稟議(りんぎ) SYSTEM:
A uniquely Japanese business practice where decisions are made through a bottom-up proposal system rather than top-down orders.

稟議書(りんぎしょ) (ringi document) typically includes:

  • 件名(けんめい) - subject
  • 目的(もくてき) - purpose
  • 内容(ないよう) - details
  • 予算(よさん) - budget
  • 効果(こうか) - expected benefits
  • 承認欄(しょうにんらん) - approval section (for stamps)

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

  • 稟議(りんぎ)を回(まわ)す - to circulate for approval
  • 稟議(りんぎ)を通(とお)す - to get approval
  • 稟議(りんぎ)が通(とお)る - the proposal is approved
  • 稟議(りんぎ)が却下(きゃっか)される - the proposal is rejected

CULTURAL NOTE:
The 稟議(りんぎ) system reflects Japanese corporate culture's emphasis on consensus building (根回(ねまわ)し). Getting multiple stamps shows broad organizational support.

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Added 2026.1.20 14:43
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