How to say 'Debate' in Japanese | 討論

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Meaning

Debate

Reading

Kanji

討Chastise 論Theory, Argument

Explanation

The Japanese verbal noun '討論 (とうろん)' means 'debate'. It refers to a formal discussion or argument on a particular topic, often involving opposing viewpoints. This term is commonly used in academic, political, or professional settings where structured and reasoned arguments are exchanged. For example: We had a lively debate about the issue「その問題について活発な討論をした」(そのもんだいについてかっぱつなとうろんをした). The debate lasted for hours「討論は何時間も続いた」(とうろんはなんじかんもつづいた). It is important to note that '討論' implies a more formal and structured exchange of ideas compared to casual discussions.

Part Of Speech

verbal noun

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Kanji Grade

Frequency

6902

Composition

kanji

Handwriting