問題点|もんだいてんmondaiten
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Definitions
- nounthe problem (at issue); the point at issue; problematic issue; problem
Synonyms & antonyms
- Synonym論点ろんてんNeutralThe point a discussion or argument centers on, as in 「論点を整理」. It is about the focus of debate, not a flaw needing repair.
- Related問題もんだいNeutralThe broadest word: a problem or a test question, as in 「問題を解く」. It covers far more ground than 「問題点」, which is limited to trouble spots.
- Related争点そうてんNeutralThe point at issue between opposing sides, as in 「選挙の争点」. It centers on the conflict itself, not on a defect to be resolved.
- Related論争点WrittenWritten/formal prose. The focus of a debate or dispute; it leans toward argument between sides, while 「問題点」 points to a flaw that needs fixing.
- Antonym長所ちょうしょNeutralA strong point or merit. It stands opposite 「問題点」 in the sense of a merit versus a trouble spot.
- Antonym利点りてんNeutralAn advantage or favorable point; the direct opposite of 「問題点」.
Use 「問題点」 for a flaw or trouble spot that needs solving, as in 「問題点を洗い出す」 or 「問題点を指摘」. For the focus of a dispute say 「争点」, for the focus of discussion 「論点」; the opposites are 「利点」 and 「長所」.
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