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論戦する · noun or participle which takes 'suru'
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 論戦する | 論戦しない |
| Polite | 論戦します | 論戦しません |
| Past polite | 論戦しました | 論戦しませんでした |
| Past | 論戦した | 論戦しなかった |
| Te-form | 論戦して | 論戦しないで |
| Desire | 論戦したい | 論戦したくない |
| Potential | 論戦できる | 論戦できない |
| Passive | 論戦される | 論戦されない |
| Causative | 論戦させる | 論戦させない |
| Causative passive | 論戦させられる | 論戦させられない |
| Volitional | 論戦しよう | |
| Polite volitional | 論戦しましょう | |
| Imperative | 論戦しろ | 論戦するな |
| Conditional | 論戦すれば | 論戦しなければ |
| Tara conditional | 論戦したら | 論戦しなかったら |
Meanings
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noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
verbal battle; heated debate; war of words
Refers to a fierce exchange of arguments, often in political, academic, or formal settings. Can be used as a noun or with する to mean 'engage in a verbal battle'.
A fierce debate was exchanged between the ruling and opposition parties.
He engaged in a war of words with reporters at the press conference.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉と論戦を繰り広げるto engage in a heated verbal battle with someone
The opposition lawmaker engaged in a fierce war of words with the ruling party minister.
- 〈事〉をめぐって論戦するto have a heated debate over an issue
A heated debate over tax reform continues in the Diet.
- 論戦が激化するfor a heated debate to intensify
As the election approached, the debate became more heated.
Expressions
- 論戦を張るtake a firm stand in argument; argue vigorously