異論|いろんiron[0]heiban (flat)

JLPT N1approx.Common
Definitions
  1. noundifferent opinion; objection
    異論いろんはないです。↗
    There is no objection on my part.
Synonyms & antonyms
  • Synonym異存いぞんWrittenA differing opinion or objection, mostly in the negative 「異存はない」. Close to 「異論」 but slightly old-fashioned and more written in tone.
  • Synonym異議いぎWrittenAn objection formally raised, as 「異議あり」 at a meeting or 「異議申し立て」 in legal contexts.
  • Synonym反対はんたいNeutralOpposition; the most general term, also meaning 'opposite'. 「異論」 is about holding a different opinion, not necessarily opposing.
  • Synonym異見いけんWrittenA differing view, also an admonition; rare. In everyday speech say 「異論」 or 「反対意見」.
  • Related反論はんろんNeutralA rebuttal aimed at the other side's argument, as in 「反論する」. 「異論」 is simply holding a different view, not necessarily rebutting.
  • Related抗議こうぎNeutralA protest against improper conduct, as in 「抗議デモ」. 「異論」 is merely a difference of opinion.
  • Antonym賛成さんせいNeutralApproval or support; the opposite of 「異論」 on whether opinions align, as in 「賛成多数」.
  • Antonym同意どういNeutralAgreement or consent, also 'the same meaning'; the opposite of 「異論」 on whether opinions align.

Use 「異論」 for holding a different opinion, as in 「異論はない」; 「異議」 for formally raising an objection; 「反論」 for rebutting an argument; 「抗議」 for protesting improper conduct.

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Japanese definitions
  1. 違ちがった意見いけんや議論ぎろん。
Kanji in this word
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