LingakuFrequency rank: 5,187. – 5,189.
- argument; discussion; dispute; controversy
noun (common) (futsuumeishi); noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; transitive verb
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Generated definitions (experimental)
- argument
- discussion
- dispute
- controversy
This usage refers to a reasoned discussion where opposing viewpoints are presented. It often involves a formal exchange of ideas, sometimes with the aim of persuading others or reaching a conclusion.
This meaning indicates a conversation or dialogue where various topics are addressed and explored. It generally suggests an open exchange of thoughts without necessarily having conflicting positions.
This usage implies a disagreement that could involve conflict or contention over specific issues. It may be more confrontational than a mere discussion.
This meaning refers to a heated public disagreement or debate, often involving broader implications and significant public interest. It is usually more complex and entrenched than a simple argument.
The controversy over environmental issues is always ongoing.
Generated collocations (experimental)
ぎろん議論をするto have a discussionけんせつてき建設的なぎろん議論constructive discussionいぎ意義あるぎろん議論meaningful discussionぎろん議論をふかめる深めるto deepen the discussionこうかい公開のぎろん議論public discussionかっぱつ活発なぎろん議論lively discussionむだ無駄なぎろん議論pointless argumentさいしゅうてき最終的なぎろん議論final argumentぎろん議論がわかれる分かれるopinion is dividedぎろん議論のよち余地があるthere is room for discussionぎろん議論のちゅうしん中心center of discussionぎろん議論のけつろん結論conclusion of the discussionぎろん議論のてえまテーマtopic of the discussionはんろん反論するぎろん議論counterargumentいろん異論をとなえる唱えるto voice a dissenting opinion
Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
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Let's take advantage of the 'exemption' controversy to reconsider the way we work.
It's obvious but the connection between people is "words". It is by those words that thoughts are shared and arguments carried out.
Although an increase of unmarried mothers is needed in order to escape the declining birth rate for some reason public opinion in Japan is avoiding this argument.
The question "Do records of shougi games have copyright?" has been discussed in many places.
5. きごう「いちにち１日はち８じかん時間、しゅう週よんれい４０じかん時間きごう」というろうどうきじゅんほう労働基準法がさだめる定めるろうどうじかん労働時間のきせい規制をとくてい特定のほわいとからあホワイトカラーだけじょがい除外するきごう「ほわいとからあホワイトカラー・えぐぜんぷしょんエグゼンプションきごう」のぎろん議論がすすんでいる進んでいる。
Argument continues about the "White collar exemption" that exempts specific white collar workers from the "8 hours in 1 day, 40 hours a week," working hours fixed by the Labour Standards Act.
In my social studies class, for example, there are often discussions that include the teacher as another member of the group.
As for the theoretical side, Peterson's claim is pertinent to our discussion.
She is always ready to meet him halfway when she has an argument with him.
She always looks like she's half-asleep, but once she gets into an argument, she really goes to town.
They seemed to be discussing a matter of great importance.
They spent hours in argument about the future of Japan.