Word
論ずる
Meaning in Englishto argue, to discuss
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Word context
What it means
To discuss or argue a topic; it denotes presenting reasons to support or challenge a proposition and analyzing a matter in a formal, scholarly manner. Used mainly in written or formal contexts rather than casual speech.
Main meanings
- to discuss or debate a topic in formal or scholarly contexts
- to argue that something is true by presenting reasons or evidence
- to deliberate on a matter, often in philosophical, legal, or analytical discourse
How to use it
Used in formal writing to present a reasoned discussion or analysis of a topic; commonly appears with を or について to mark the subject; often found in academic essays, philosophical treatises, historical narratives, and legal or policy analysis.
Variants and close terms
- 論じる (ronjiru) — to discuss or argue in a more common, modern register
- 議論する (girō suru) — to debate or discuss in a direct sense
- 論説する (ronsetsu suru) — to write an essay or opinion piece
Composition
- 論: argument, discussion, theory
- ずる: verb-forming suffix turning the noun into an action
Etymology
論 + ずる; phonetic evolution preserves the reading ronzu-ru, with -ずる as a classical verb-forming suffix that turns a noun into an action
Word class
verb (古典・文語の動詞)
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Related words by kanji and components
N1
理論
riron
theory
N2
～論
～ron
theory
N2
概論
gairon
introduction, general remark
N2
評論
hyouron
criticism, critique
N3
議論
giron
discussion, debate, argument
N3
結論
ketsuron
conclusion, final decision
N3
論じる
ronjiru
argue, discuss, treat a topic
N3
論争
ronsou
controversy, dispute, debate
N3
論文
ronbun
academic paper, thesis, dissertation
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