審議

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: In 審議 (しんぎ), examination 審 and deliberation 議 combine to denote formal consideration.
• Basic usage: 審議 is the process in which a deliberative body examines and discusses a proposal.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Deliberation versus final decision
  • 審議された says it was considered, not that a final approval or rejection was reached.