Meaning and Usage
The word 議決 (ぎけつ) refers to a formal resolution, decision, or vote typically made in meetings, assemblies, or official bodies. It is a noun used in contexts involving collective decision-making processes.
Common Contexts
You will often encounter 議決 in business meetings, shareholder assemblies, or governmental sessions where formal decisions are made. It implies a process where members discuss and then vote to reach a conclusion.
Collocations and Patterns
- 議決を行う: to carry out a resolution or vote
- 議決権: voting rights, the right to participate in a decision
- 議決結果: the result of a resolution or vote
These collocations highlight the procedural and formal nature of 議決.
Register and Nuance
議決 is a formal term, used in official or business contexts. It is not used in casual conversation. When you use 議決, you imply a structured decision-making process rather than a casual choice.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse 議決 with 決定 (けってい), which also means decision. However, 決定 is more general and can be informal, while 議決 specifically refers to decisions made through a formal voting or resolution process.