Japanese word

弁論

Pronunciation

Romajibenron

Meaning

  • nounargument

Example

彼の弁論は分かりやすかったです。kare no ben ron wa wa ka ri ya su ka tta de su

His argument was easy to understand.

Illustration for 弁論 (argument)

More examples

双方の弁論を聞いた裁判官は、慎重に判決を下しました。sō hō no ben ron o ki i ta sai ban kan wa shin chō ni han ketsu o kuda shi ma shi ta

After hearing both sides' arguments, the judge carefully delivered a verdict.

Core concept

It involves putting forward reasons in an organized spoken exchange about an issue.

Common phrases

  • 弁論を行うben ron o okona u

    make an argument

  • 弁論を展開するben ron o ten kai su ru

    develop an argument

  • 弁論の要旨ben ron no yō shi

    gist of the argument

Similar words

議論giron: An exchange of ideas and reasons about a question or issue.
討論tōron: A structured exchange in which opposing views on an issue are presented and examined.
論争ronsō: A prolonged public disagreement in which opposing sides argue about an issue.

Definition in Japanese

ある問題について、理由を示しながら自分の意見を述べ、相手と論じ合うこと。a ru mon dai ni tsu i te ri yū o shime shi na ga ra ji bun no i ken o no be ai te to ron ji a u ko to

Word origin

弁論 (benron, "argument" or "debate") is formed from 弁 (ben, "to speak or argue") and 論 (ron, "a discussion or argument").

Usage tips

  • In English, argument can mean either a quarrel or a reasoned case, whereas 弁論 (benron) usually carries the formal, reasoned sense.

Other meanings

  • debatenoun

Related words

  • 弁論家benronkaoratornoun
  • 弁論術benronjutsurhetoricnoun

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