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論詰 (ろんきつ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
criticism ; arguing down ; refutation
Refers to the act of criticizing or arguing against someone's opinion, often in a debate or discussion. Can be used as a noun or with する to mean 'to criticize' or 'to refute'.
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論ろん
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There was intense criticism exchanged at the meeting.
Similar words 批ひ 判はん 批判 is a more common word for criticism, often implying evaluation or judgment. 論詰 is more specific to arguing against or refuting someone's point in a debate.
反はん 論ろん 反論 means 'counterargument' or 'objection', focusing on presenting an opposing view. 論詰 emphasizes the act of criticizing or refuting through argument.
Etymology Compound of 論 (argument, theory) and 詰 (questioning, cross-examination). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination suggests a meaning of 'arguing down' or 'refuting through questioning'.
