争点
Meanings
1
point at issue; point of contention; issue
Refers to the specific matter being disputed or debated, especially in politics, law, or formal discussions.
The point at issue in the election is economic policy.
We will sort out the points of contention in the trial.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉が争点になるfor something to become the point at issue
Whether to raise the consumption tax became the key issue in this election.
- 〈事〉を争点にするto make something the point of contention
The opposition party planned to make foreign policy the central issue.
- 争点を絞るto narrow down the points at issue
The judge asked the parties to narrow down the points at issue in the trial.
- 争点が浮上するfor a new point of contention to emerge
A new point of contention emerged during the negotiations.