論ずる · zuru verb
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 論ずる | 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 formal 論ぜられる | 論じられないalso formal 論ぜられない |
| Passive | 論じられるalso formal 論ぜられる | 論じられないalso formal 論ぜられない |
| 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also written 論ぜよ | 論ずるな |
| Conditional | 論じればalso 論ずれば | 論じなければ |
| Tara conditional | 論じたら | 論じなかったら |
zuru verb, transitive verb
discuss; talk about; deal with
Used for discussing, examining, or treating a topic in a structured or serious manner. Often found in academic, political, or formal contexts.
See also: 論じる (ろんじる)
We discussed the new policy at the meeting.
This book deals with problems of modern society.
zuru verb, transitive verb
Implies presenting arguments for or against something, often in a debate or critical discussion. Stronger than simply discussing.
See also: 論じる (ろんじる)
He argued against the proposal.
zuru 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 in patterns like 〜に論じるまでもない or 〜を論じない.
See also: 論じる (ろんじる)
A mistake of that degree is not worth discussing.
He discusses economic policy.
They debate the merits of this plan.
Such a trivial matter isn't even worth discussing.