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“argument” in Japanese

Japanese

Also弁論 (benron)

Pronunciation

Romajiarasoi

Example

友達との争いはいやです。tomo dachi to no araso i wa i ya de su

I do not like arguments with my friends.

Illustration for 争い (argument)

How to say “argument” in Japanese

“Argument” in Japanese is 争い (arasoi).

Describes a clash in which people or groups oppose one another, ranging from a verbal argument to a physical fight.

Full entry for 争い: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 争い

その二人は争いの後で仲直りしました。so no futa ri wa araso i no ato de naka nao ri shi ma shi ta

The two made up after their argument.

Tips for using 争い

  • The word 争い (arasoi) can sound serious in Japanese, so its tone depends on whether the context concerns friends, families, groups, or larger communities.

Other Japanese words for “argument”

彼の弁論は分かりやすかったです。kare no ben ron wa wa ka ri ya su ka tta de su

His argument was easy to understand.

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