English–Japanese

“debate” in Japanese

Japanese

Also論争 (ronsō) · 論議 (rongi)

Pronunciation

Romajitōron

Example

授業で環境問題について討論します。ju gyō de kan kyō mon dai ni tsu i te tō ron shi ma su

We debate environmental issues in class.

Illustration for 討論 (debate)

How to say “debate” in Japanese

“Debate” in Japanese is 討論 (tōron).

An issue becomes a shared subject of structured argument as participants state, compare, and challenge different views.

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

Example sentences with 討論

少人数の討論では、全員が発言する機会を持てます。shō nin zū no tō ron de wa zen in ga hatsu gen su ru ki kai o mo te ma su

In a small-group debate, everyone has a chance to speak.

Tips for using 討論

  • The compound 討論会 (tōronkai) commonly marks a formal discussion or debate event, so the word often carries a more organized tone than casual conversation.

Other Japanese words for “debate”

その論争はまだ続いています。so no ron sō wa ma da tsuzu i te i ma su

The debate is still going on.

この計画について活発な論議が行われています。ko no kei kaku ni tsu i te kap patsu na ron gi ga okona wa re te i ma su

There is active debate about this plan.

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