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争論 (そうろん) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

争そう論ろん

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Meanings

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noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb

argument; dispute; controversy

Refers to a verbal argument or dispute, often in a formal or heated context. Can be used as a noun or with する to mean 'to argue' or 'to dispute'.

その問もん題だいについて激はげしい争そう論ろんが行おこなわれた。
A heated argument took place over the issue.

彼かれらは政せい治じのことで争そう論ろんしている。

They are arguing about politics.

Kanji

争contend, dispute, argue
論argument, discourse

Similar words

議ぎ論ろん
議論 is a more general term for discussion or debate, often constructive, while 争論 implies a more confrontational or contentious argument.
論ろん争そう
論争 is similar but often used for academic or public controversies, whereas 争論 can be used for personal disputes as well.

Etymology

Compound of 争 (そう, 'to contend') and 論 (ろん, 'argument'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination naturally conveys a contentious debate.