Japanese word

反論

Pronunciation

Romajihanron

Meaning

  • nouncounterargument

Example

その意見への反論を述べます。so no i ken e no han ron o no be ma su

I will give a counterargument to that opinion.

Illustration for 反論 (counterargument)

More examples

議論の途中で、相手から新しい反論が示されました。gi ron no to chū de ai te ka ra atara shi i han ron ga shime sa re ma shi ta

During the discussion, the other person presented a new counterargument.

Core concept

Centers on giving reasons and ideas that push back against another person's stated view.

Common phrases

  • 反論を加えるhan ron o kuwa e ru

    add a counterargument

  • 反論を認めるhan ron o mito me ru

    acknowledge an objection

  • 反論に備えるhan ron ni sona e ru

    prepare for a counterargument

Similar words

異論iron: An opposing view raised against an opinion or accepted idea.
反駁hanbaku: A direct rebuttal that uses reasons to defeat an opposing claim.
反証hanshō: Evidence or reasoning that shows a claim to be false.

Definition in Japanese

相手の意見や主張の問題点を指摘し、それに対抗する根拠や考えを示すこと。ai te no i ken ya shu chō no mon dai ten o shi teki shi so re ni tai kō su ru kon kyo ya kanga e o shime su ko to

Word origin

The noun 反論 (hanron) combines 反 (han, "against") and 論 (ron, "argument") to mean an argument directed against another view.

Usage tips

  • In a discussion, 反論 (hanron) responds to a claim with reasons, rather than merely saying that the claim is wrong.

Other meanings

  • objectionnoun
  • rebuttalnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 反論者hanronshacounterarguernoun

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