口論する · noun or participle which takes 'suru'
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 口論する | 口論しない |
| Polite | 口論します | 口論しません |
| Past polite | 口論しました | 口論しませんでした |
| Past | 口論した | 口論しなかった |
| Te-form | 口論して | 口論しないで |
| Desire | 口論したい | 口論したくない |
| Potential | 口論できる | 口論できない |
| Passive | 口論される | 口論されない |
| Causative | 口論させる | 口論させない |
| Causative passive | 口論させられる | 口論させられない |
| Volitional | 口論しよう | |
| Polite volitional | 口論しましょう | |
| Imperative | 口論しろ | 口論するな |
| Conditional | 口論すれば | 口論しなければ |
| Tara conditional | 口論したら | 口論しなかったら |
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
quarrel; argument; verbal dispute
Refers to a heated exchange of words, ranging from a serious argument to a loud row. Often used with する to mean 'to have an argument'.
They got into an argument over money.
The quarrel gradually became more intense.
He got into an argument with his neighbor.
A trivial thing turned into an argument.
That couple is constantly arguing.
口論する is a somewhat formal word for a verbal dispute, while 言い合う is the everyday, casual term for the same kind of exchange.
口論 is a formal, written-style word for a verbal dispute, whereas 口喧嘩 is the everyday spoken term for the same thing.
口論 refers to a verbal quarrel or spat, often personal and less formal than 激論, which can also apply to serious, substantive debates.