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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

    弁論: debate. The Japanese verbal noun '弁論 (べんろん)' refers to a formal debate or argument, often in a structured setting such as a court, parliament, or academic environment. It emphasizes the act of presenting and defending a position logically and persuasively. For example: The lawyer's debate was impressive「弁護士の弁論は印象的だった」(べんごしのべんろんはいんしょうてきだった). The students participated in a debate competition「学生たちは弁論大会に参加した」(がくせいたちはべんろんたいかいにさんかした). This term is commonly used in legal, political, and educational contexts.

    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:

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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