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“public opinion” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiyoron

Example

世論を無視することはできません。yo ron o mu shi su ru ko to wa de ki ma se n

Public opinion cannot be ignored.

Illustration for 世論 (public opinion)

How to say “public opinion” in Japanese

“Public opinion” in Japanese is 世論 (yoron).

Describes the broad judgment held by people in society about a public issue.

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

Example sentences with 世論

専門家の発言が世論を大きく動かしました。sen mon ka no hatsu gen ga yo ron o ō ki ku ugo ka shi ma shi ta

Experts' remarks greatly swayed public opinion.

Tips for using 世論

  • 世論 (yoron) refers to a collective view, so it does not mean that every individual agrees with the same position.

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