How to say "agenda" in Japanese

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  • 議題ぎだいJLPT N1approx.Common
    nounFor 'agenda' meaning the topics or items to be discussed at a meeting. It centers on what will be talked about, as when a matter is placed on the agenda for discussion.
    議題ぎだいを変かえてみたらどうだろう。↗
    Suppose we change the subject.
  • 日程にっていJLPT N2approx.Common
    nounFor 'agenda' in the sense of a schedule or program: the planned order and timing of events or activities, with the emphasis on when things happen rather than what is discussed.
    あす雨あめの場合ばあいは別べつの日程にっていを組くまなくちゃ。↗
    In case it rains tomorrow, we should make another arrangement.

Use 議題 when 'agenda' means the topics or items to be discussed at a meeting, and 日程 when it means the schedule or program — the planned order and timing of events or activities rather than what is discussed.

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