argument, discourse
On'yomi (音読み)
- ロン
Kun'yomi (訓読み)
- あげつら.う
About this kanji
The kanji 「論」 primarily means argument or discourse, and it often relates to discussions or debates. It is typically used as a noun, as in the compound words 創論 (そうろん), which means 'theory' and 議論 (ぎろん), meaning 'argument' or 'debate.' Another common compound, 結論 (けつろん), refers to a 'conclusion,' the final result of a discussion or argument. This kanji can also appear in the word 言論 (げんろん), which pertains to 'speech' or 'public discourse.' A usage note: while 「論」 can indicate a healthy debate, it may also suggest a disagreement where strong opinions are voiced.
Example sentences
この論文は非常に重要だ。
This paper is very important.
Meanings across languages
- English
- argument, discourse
- Tiếng Việt
- luận điểm, diễn thuyết
- 日本語
- 論争, 談話
- 한국어
- 주장, 담론
- 中文
- 论点, 讨论
- id
- argumen
- th
- ข้อโต้แย้ง
- es
- argumento
- fr
- argument
- de
- Argument
- pt
- argumento
Common compounds
- 異論いろんdifferent opinion, objection
- 議論ぎろんargument, discussion, dispute
- 結論けつろんconclusion (of an argument, discussion, study, etc.), conclusion
- 言論げんろん(one's) speech, expression of views, discussion
- 討論とうろんdebate, discussion
- 評論ひょうろんcriticism, critique, review
- 理論りろんtheory
- 論議ろんぎdiscussion, argument, debate
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