1.
questioning; interpellation; Q&A session
Formal questioning or inquiry, especially in official proceedings such as parliamentary sessions, meetings, or academic presentations.
Compound of 質 (question) + 疑 (doubt, inquiry). A formal word used primarily in official or institutional contexts.
Usage
Most commonly appears in the compound 質疑応答 (Q&A, question and answer). Used in parliamentary proceedings (国会), business meetings, academic conferences, and other formal settings. More formal than 質問 (question).
Common collocations
- 質疑応答 — question and answer session, Q&A
- 質疑を行う — to conduct questioning
- 質疑時間 — questioning period
- 質疑に答える — to respond to questions