論点|ろんてんronten[3]nakadaka (mid-high)

1. nounpoint in question (at issue)
   「結論けつろん」の目的もくてきは論文ろんぶんの主要しゅような論点ろんてんを要約ようやくすることだ。↗

   The purpose of a conclusion is to sum up the main points of the essay.

• Synonym問題点もんだいてんNeutralPoints to a problem or flaw that needs fixing; 「論点」 is the central question of a discussion or debate.
• Synonym争点そうてんNeutralThe point where sides clash in a debate or lawsuit, e.g. 「選挙の争点」; stresses the opposition more than 「論点」.
• SynonymポイントNeutralA loanword for the key point; also covers points scored and locations. Wide in range and common in speech.
• Related問題もんだいNeutralA general word for problems, questions, or issues of any kind; 「論点」 refers specifically to the central point of an argument.
• Related焦点しょうてんNeutralThe focus of attention or discussion; literally the focal point of a lens. Broader in scope than 「論点」.
• Related核心かくしんNeutralThe most essential, crucial part of something, as in 「核心に迫る」.
• Related眼目がんもくWrittenA written/formal word for the main point or chief purpose; often seen in 「眼目とする」.

「論点」 is the central question of a debate. Use 「問題点」 for flaws to fix, 「争点」 for points of clash in a dispute, 「核心」 for the crux. 「ポイント」 is a broad key point common in speech, 「問題」 any problem, 「焦点」 the wider focus; 「眼目」 is literary.

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1. 議論ぎろんや論説ろんせつなどの中心ちゅうしんとなる事柄ことがら。