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What is the Kanji for 'Theory' and 'Argument'? | 論

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Theory' and 'Argument', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Theory' and 'Argument' is 論.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Theory, Argument

    Reading

    onyomiろん

    ron

    Parts

    Say

    Example Word

    結論: conclusion. The Japanese verbal noun '結論 (けつろん)' means 'conclusion'. It refers to the final decision or judgment reached after considering all the facts or arguments. This word is often used in formal or logical contexts, such as debates, discussions, or academic writing. For example: we reached a conclusion「私たちは結論に達した」(わたしたちはけつろんにたっした). The conclusion of the report was clear「報告書の結論は明確だった」(ほうこくしょのけつろんはめいかくだった). It can also be used in phrases like '結論を出す (けつろんをだす)', which means 'to draw a conclusion'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    15

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    185

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Say

    component

Words Using

This kanji is used in 17 words:

    word

    Meaning

    Theory

    word

    理論

    Meaning

    Theory

    word

    論理

    Meaning

    Logic

    word

    論文

    Meaning

    Paper, Thesis

    word

    無論

    Meaning

    Of course, Naturally

    word

    論ずる

    Meaning

    Discuss, Argue

    word

    議論

    Meaning

    Discussion

    word

    結論

    Meaning

    Conclusion

    word

    言論

    Meaning

    Discussion, Speech

    word

    評論

    Meaning

    Critique, Commentary

    word

    世論

    Meaning

    Public opinion

    word

    論じる

    Meaning

    Discuss

    word

    反論

    Meaning

    Objection

    word

    論理的

    Meaning

    Logical

    word

    論争

    Meaning

    Dispute

    word

    討論

    Meaning

    Debate

    word

    弁論

    Meaning

    Debate

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 21 kanji contain the part 言 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Measure, Plan

    kanji

    Meaning

    Talk

    kanji

    Meaning

    Language, Word

    kanji

    Meaning

    Read

    kanji

    Meaning

    Record

    kanji

    調

    Meaning

    Investigate, Tune

    kanji

    Meaning

    Entice, Induce

    kanji

    Meaning

    Trust

    kanji

    Meaning

    Recognize, Admit

    kanji

    Meaning

    Warn

    kanji

    Meaning

    Evaluate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Visit

    kanji

    Meaning

    Reason, Translation

    kanji

    Meaning

    Constitution

    kanji

    Meaning

    Correct, Revise

    kanji

    Meaning

    Noh chanting, Popular song

    kanji

    Meaning

    Instruct, Admonish

    kanji

    Meaning

    Swear, Vow

    kanji

    Meaning

    Praise, Honor

    kanji

    Meaning

    Abandon, Give up

    kanji

    Meaning

    Who

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 2 kanji contain the part 侖 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Wheel, Ring

    kanji

    Meaning

    Principles, Ethics

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What does 論 mean?

論 means 'Theory' and 'Argument'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Sixth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N3 exam.

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