English–Japanese
“discussion” in Japanese
How to say “discussion” in Japanese
“Discussion” in Japanese is 議論 (giron).
Centers on people examining an issue by exchanging reasons and views.
Example sentences with 議論
クラスで食べ物について議論します。ku ra su de ta be mono ni tsu i te gi ron shi ma su
We discuss food in class.
その問題には、まだ議論の余地があります。so no mon dai ni wa ma da gi ron no yo chi ga a ri ma su
There is still room for discussion on that issue.
Tips for using 議論
- In Japanese, 議論 (giron) often sounds more formal than casual talk and does not necessarily imply anger.
Other Japanese words for “discussion”
計画について協議します。kei kaku ni tsu i te kyō gi shi ma su
We will discuss the plan.
問題について話し合いを始めます。mon dai ni tsu i te hana shi a i o haji me ma su
We will start a discussion about the problem.
会議で重要な問題を討議します。kai gi de jū yō na mon dai o tō gi shi ma su
We discuss an important issue at the meeting.