Japanese word

討論

Pronunciation

Romajitōron

Meaning

  • noundebate

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 討論するtō ron su ru

    debate

  • 討論に参加するtō ron ni san ka su ru

    participate in a debate

  • 討論を行うtō ron o okona u

    conduct a debate

Similar words

議論giron: A discussion in which people consider an issue by presenting and examining different views.
討議tōgi: A formal discussion in which participants examine an issue and work toward a conclusion.
論争ronsō: A dispute in which opposing views are argued publicly or at length.

Definition in Japanese

一つの問題をめぐり、複数の人がそれぞれの意見や主張を出して、互いに論じ合うこと。hito tsu no mon dai o me gu ri fuku sū no hito ga so re zo re no i ken ya shu chō o da shi te taga i ni ron ji a u ko to

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese word 討論 (tōron) is made from 討 (tō, "to discuss") and 論 (ron, "opinion or argument"), linking discussion with reasoned claims.

Usage tips

  • 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 meanings

  • discussionnoun

Related words

  • 討論者tōronshadebaternoun

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