物議
Meanings
1
public discussion; controversy; public criticism
Refers to a situation where something becomes a topic of public debate, often with critical or controversial overtones. Commonly used in phrases like 物議を醸す (to stir up controversy).
That remark stirred up a great deal of controversy.
The new policy is causing public discussion among experts.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉が物議を呼ぶfor something to spark public controversy
That remark sparked controversy.
- 〈事〉が物議を巻き起こすfor something to stir up a big controversy
The policy stirred up a major controversy among the public.
Expressions
- 物議を醸すcause controversy; arouse criticism; raise a stir