国論
Meanings
1
public opinion; national sentiment
Refers to the collective opinion or sentiment of the nation, often used in political or social discourse.
That policy divided public opinion.
It is difficult to see a consensus of national opinion.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉が国論を二分するfor an issue to split national opinion in two
The bill split national opinion right down the middle.
- 国論が沸騰するfor national opinion to become heated or agitated
National sentiment boiled over the tax increase issue.
- 国論を統一するto unify national opinion
The government tried to unify public opinion across the nation.