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participation in planning, involvement in decision-making
Active involvement in planning, policy-making, or management at a fundamental level. Implies contributing to the design and direction of something, not just taking part.
政策の立案に参画する。
To participate in policy planning.
男女共同参画社会の実現を目指す。
To aim for the realization of a gender-equal society.
市民が都市計画に参画できる仕組みを作ることで、より住みやすい街づくりが可能になる。
By creating mechanisms for citizens to participate in urban planning, it becomes possible to build more livable cities.
USAGE:
Used as a suru verb: 参画する. A formal word common in government, policy, and organizational contexts. The well-known phrase 男女共同参画 (gender-equal participation) is part of official Japanese government terminology.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 参画する: to participate (in planning)
- 男女共同参画: gender-equal participation
- 経営に参画する: to participate in management
- 計画に参画する: to participate in planning
SIMILAR WORDS:
参画 implies involvement at the planning or decision-making level. 参加 (participation) is more general and means simply taking part in an activity. 関与 (involvement) means being involved or connected but does not necessarily imply a planning role.