Translation guide
The English word "argument" covers several distinct meanings: a verbal dispute, a reasoned point in a debate, and a parameter in programming or logic. This guide helps learners choose the right Japanese expression for each.
Expressing a heated disagreement or fight between people.
A general term for a verbal argument or quarrel. Neutral and widely used.
彼らはお金のことで口論になった。
They got into an argument about money.
A fight or quarrel, often implying a more emotional or physical confrontation. Very common in casual speech.
昨日、友達と喧嘩した。
I had an argument with my friend yesterday.
A verbal dispute or altercation. Slightly more formal than 口論, emphasizing the exchange of words.
会議で激しい言い争いがあった。
There was a heated argument at the meeting.
A controversy or dispute, often used for public or academic debates. More formal and less personal.
その政策は大きな論争を引き起こした。
The policy sparked a major argument.
Expressing a logical reason or statement given to support or oppose an idea.
A discussion or debate where people exchange reasoned arguments. Can refer to the process or the points made.
彼の議論は説得力がある。
His argument is persuasive.
A claim or assertion. Focuses on the point being made rather than the back-and-forth.
A point of argument or issue in a debate. Often used to refer to specific points under discussion.
The grounds or basis for an argument. More formal and used in logical or academic contexts.
Referring to a value passed to a function or a variable in a logical statement.
The standard term for an argument (parameter) in programming. Used in technical contexts.
この関数は二つの引数を取ります。
This function takes two arguments.
Loanword from English 'parameter'. Often used interchangeably with 引数, but can also refer to configuration settings.
Direct loanword from English 'argument'. Less common than 引数 or パラメータ, but used in some programming communities.
口論 is a verbal dispute, often heated but not physical. 喧嘩 can include physical fighting and is more emotional. 議論 is a reasoned discussion or debate, not necessarily a fight.
口論がエスカレートして喧嘩になった。
The argument escalated into a fight.
彼らは政治について議論した。
They had an argument about politics.
The loanword アーギュメント is only used in technical contexts (programming, logic). Using it for a verbal dispute will cause confusion.
Her argument is clear.
主要な論点を整理しよう。
Let's organize the main arguments.
The argument's basis is weak.
パラメータを設定してください。
Please set the argument.
Parse command-line arguments.