論点
Meanings
1
point at issue; point in question
Refers to the specific point being discussed or debated, often in formal or argumentative contexts.
The discussion went off track and we lost sight of the original point at issue.
His remark hits the central point in question.
Usage patterns
- 論点を整理するto organize/sort out the points at issue
Let's organize the points at issue before the discussion.
- 論点がずれるfor the discussion to drift off the main point
As we talked, we drifted off the main point.
- 論点を絞るto narrow down the point at issue
Since time is limited, let's narrow down the point and discuss it.
- 論点を明確にするto clarify the point at issue
We should clarify the point at issue before starting the debate.
- 論点になるto become the point at issue
How the budget was used became the point at issue this time.