議 — debate; deliberation

議 means “debate; deliberation”. It is a JLPT N3 kanji written with 20 strokes. On'yomi: ギ (gi). It has no common kun'yomi.

議

How to remember 議

Words (言) weighed for what is right (義): a debate.

Sounds like 義: both read ギ.

Parts: 言 say; words · 義 righteousness

Don't confuse it with

• 犠

More in the “Government 1” set

• 政
• 議
• 党
• 制
• 治
• 領

Practise 議 free

Last updated 1 November 2026