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Kanji 論: meanings, readings, and example words.

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Kanji 論: argument, discourse

Key takeaways

Kanji 論: argument, discourse. Readings and core meaning.

See vocabulary and examples below.

Kanji at a glance

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Meaning

argumentdiscourse

On reading

ロン

Radical

Core meaning / core image

Core meaning: 論

argument, discourse

Kanji structure breakdown

Structure breakdown

言 + 侖

Mnemonic story

Mnemonic story

When you use words (言) with logical order (侖), you are engaging in discourse. Think of a structured debate or argument where your speech follows a clear, organized logic.

On'yomi and kun'yomi

On reading

ロン
  • 異論いろん

    different opinion / objection

  • 言論げんろん

    discussion / debate / public opinion

  • 世論せろん

    public opinion

  • 討論とうろん

    debate / discussion

  • 弁論べんろん

    debate / argument / discussion

  • 無論むろん

    of course / naturally

  • 理論りろん

    theory / logical explanation / idea

  • 論議ろんぎ

    discussion / debate / argument

Commonly used words

  • 異論
    いろん

    different opinion / objection

  • 言論
    げんろん

    discussion / debate / public opinion

  • 世論
    せろん

    public opinion

  • 討論
    とうろん

    debate / discussion

  • 弁論
    べんろん

    debate / argument / discussion

  • 無論
    むろん

    of course / naturally

Example sentences

Example 1

その計画に異があります。

Translation

I have an objection to that plan.

Example 2

会議で異が出ました。

Translation

Different opinions came up in the meeting.

Example 3

の自由は大切です。

Translation

Freedom of speech is important.

Example 4

テレビで言が活発になった。

Translation

Discussions became active on TV.

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