Japanese word

論議

Pronunciation

Romajirongi

Meaning

  • noundebate

Example

この計画について活発な論議が行われています。ko no kei kaku ni tsu i te kap patsu na ron gi ga okona wa re te i ma su

There is active debate about this plan.

Illustration for 論議 (debate)

More examples

この問題は国会で論議されています。ko no mon dai wa kok kai de ron gi sa re te i ma su

This issue is being debated in the Diet.

Core concept

Describes a focused exchange in which different opinions are considered to reach a clearer view of an issue.

Common phrases

  • 活発な論議kap patsu na ron gi

    active debate

  • 論議を呼ぶron gi o yo bu

    spark debate

  • 論議を重ねるron gi o kasa ne ru

    hold repeated discussions

Similar words

議論giron: An exchange of ideas or opinions in which an issue is examined through reasoning.
討議tōgi: A formal discussion in which participants examine an issue before reaching a decision.
討論tōron: A structured exchange in which opposing views on an issue are presented and examined.

Definition in Japanese

ある問題について、さまざまな意見を出し合い、筋道を立てて検討すること。a ru mon dai ni tsu i te sa ma za ma na i ken o da shi a i suji michi o ta te te ken tō su ru ko to

Word origin

論議 (rongi) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 論 (ron, "argument") and 議 (gi, "deliberation"), both referring to reasoned discussion.

Usage tips

  • In news reports and formal writing, 論議 (rongi) often marks a serious exchange about a policy, plan, or public issue.

Other meanings

  • discussionnoun
  • argumentnoun

Related words

  • 論議するrongisurudebateverb

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