論じる · ichidan verb
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 論じる | 論じない |
| Polite | 論じます | 論じません |
| Past polite | 論じました | 論じませんでした |
| Past | 論じた | 論じなかった |
| Te-form | 論じて | 論じないで |
| Desire | 論じたい | 論じたくない |
| Potential | 論じられるalso 論じれる | 論じられないalso 論じれない |
| Passive | 論じられる | 論じられない |
| Causative | 論じさせる | 論じさせない |
| Causative passive | 論じさせられる | 論じさせられない |
| Volitional | 論じよう | |
| Polite volitional | 論じましょう | |
| Imperative | 論じろ | 論じるな |
| Conditional | 論じれば | 論じなければ |
| Tara conditional | 論じたら | 論じなかったら |
ichidan verb, transitive verb
discuss; talk about; deal with
Neutral, formal verb for examining or addressing a topic in speech or writing. Often used in academic, political, or analytical contexts.
See also: 論ずる
会議で新しい政策について論じた。
We discussed the new policy at the meeting.
この本は現代社会の問題を論じている。
This book deals with issues in modern society.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
Implies a more confrontational or debate-like exchange, where differing opinions are actively contested.
See also: 論ずる
彼らは歴史解釈をめぐって激しく論じた。
They argued fiercely over the interpretation of history.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
take into consideration; make an issue of
Usually used in negative sentences to mean something is not worth discussing or is too trivial to consider. Common pattern: 〜に論じるまでもない or 〜を論じるに足りない.
See also: 論ずる
その程度のミスは論じるに足りない。
A mistake of that level is not worth discussing.
彼の提案は論じるまでもなく却下された。
His proposal was rejected without even being considered.
This paper discusses environmental issues.
Such a trivial matter isn't even worth discussing.
That theory isn't scientifically substantial enough to be worth discussing.