正論
Meanings
1
sound argument; fair point; just reasoning
Refers to an argument or opinion that is logically correct, reasonable, and morally right. Often used when acknowledging a point even if it is hard to accept or implement.
What he says is a sound argument, but I can't accept it emotionally.
Sometimes just stating a fair point isn't enough to move people.
Usage patterns
- 正論を言うto state a sound, valid argument
He makes a sound argument, but no one around him wants to listen.
- 正論をぶつけるto confront someone with a sound argument
When I confronted my boss with a fair point, the atmosphere got awkward.
- 正論で〈人〉を黙らせるto silence someone with a sound argument
She silenced the opposition with an unassailable argument.
- 正論だとわかっているto know that something is a fair, correct point (even if hard to accept)
I know it's a fair point, but it's difficult to actually carry out.