English–Japanese
“controversy” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajibutsugi
Example
その発言は物議を醸しました。so no hatsu gen wa butsu gi o kamo shi ma shi ta
That remark caused controversy.
How to say “controversy” in Japanese
“Controversy” in Japanese is 物議 (butsugi).
Describes a matter or remark that attracts conflicting public opinions and becomes a subject of widespread discussion.
Example sentences with 物議
その発言は、社会の価値観について物議を醸しました。so no hatsu gen wa sha kai no ka chi kan ni tsu i te butsu gi o kamo shi ma shi ta
That remark stirred controversy about social values.
Tips for using 物議
- The common expression 物議を醸す (butsugi o kamosu) literally means "to brew controversy," while natural English says "to cause controversy."