話合い
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Noun meaning a discussion or conversation, often formal or structured. Derived from the verb 『話す』 (hanasu, 'to speak') + 『合い』 (ai, 'mutual').
Theme
Two colleagues, Ken and User, are in the office planning a team meeting to address project delays. They need to have a productive discussion to resolve issues.
話合い
はなしあい
discussion, talk
Culture & SocietyWork & Business
Memory Hook
Think of a 'talk' where people 'hash it out' — 『話合い』 (hanashiai) sounds like 'hana-shi-ai' or 'flower talk together' for a friendly discussion.
Cultural Note
『話合い』 (hanashiai) is common in Japanese workplaces and meetings for collaborative decision-making, emphasizing group harmony and consensus-building.
Forms
Base: 話合いNoun meaning a discussion or conversation, often formal or structured. Derived from the verb 『話す』 (hanasu, 'to speak') + 『合い』 (ai, 'mutual').