論議・論義|ろんぎrongi[1]atamadaka (head-high)
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Which spelling to use
論議論議 is the most common written form of this word; learners should use it when choosing between the two kanji spellings.
論義論義 is a rarely used written variant of 論議, so beginners should normally choose 論議 instead.
Definitions
- noun, suru verb, transitive verbdiscussion; argument; debate
Conjugation
| Dictionary form | 論議する（ろんぎする） |
|---|---|
| Polite (masu) | 論議します（ろんぎします） |
| Negative (nai) | 論議しない（ろんぎしない） |
| polite (masen) | 論議しません（ろんぎしません） |
| classical zu / nu | 論議せず・論議せぬ（ろんぎせず・ろんぎせぬ） |
| Past (ta) | 論議した（ろんぎした） |
| polite (mashita) | 論議しました（ろんぎしました） |
| Past negative (nakatta) | 論議しなかった（ろんぎしなかった） |
| polite (masen deshita) | 論議しませんでした（ろんぎしませんでした） |
| Te form | 論議して（ろんぎして） |
| Potential | 論議できる（ろんぎできる） |
| Passive | 論議される（ろんぎされる） |
| Causative | 論議させる（ろんぎさせる） |
| Causative passive | 論議させられる（ろんぎさせられる） |
| Conditional (ba) | 論議すれば（ろんぎすれば） |
| tara | 論議したら（ろんぎしたら） |
| Volitional | 論議しよう（ろんぎしよう） |
| polite (mashou) | 論議しましょう（ろんぎしましょう） |
| Imperative | 論議しろ（ろんぎしろ） |
Common forms generated by rule; see the senses for honorific or irregular usage.
Synonyms & antonyms
- Synonym議論ぎろんNeutralThe everyday, most common word for discussion and argument; 「論議」 is more written and often refers to broad public discussion of an issue.
- Synonym討論とうろんNeutralExchanging views and debating an issue, with weight on the format of the exchange; 「論議」 centers on the debate around an issue.
- Synonym討議とうぎWrittenWritten/formal prose for discussing an agenda item at a meeting; 「論議」 is broader, covering public debate in society.
- SynonymディスカッションNeutralLoanword for a discussion or discussion session, common in classrooms and meetings, as in 「グループディスカッション」; 「論議」 is more written.
- SynonymディベートNeutralLoanword for debate, especially a formal contest held under rules; 「論議」 is general discussion.
- Synonym評議ひょうぎWrittenWritten/formal prose for conferring to reach a decision, as in 「評議員会」; 「論議」 stresses wide-ranging discussion.
- Synonym弁論べんろんNeutralCourtroom debate or formal speechmaking, as in 「弁論大会」; 「論議」 is broader.
- Synonym論争ろんそうNeutralA controversy in academic or public life, focusing on the opposing sides; 「論議」 is broader.
- Synonym論じるろんじるWrittenA verb meaning to discuss or expound on a topic; 「論議」 is a noun.
- Synonym論ずるろんずるWrittenAnother form of 「論じる」 with the same meaning, more written; 「論議」 is a noun.
- Synonym話し合いはなしあいNeutralThe parties concerned exchanging views to settle a matter, common in speech and writing; 「論議」 is more written and centers on debating an issue.
- Synonym談論だんろんWrittenWritten/formal prose for talking things over, rare in use; 「議論」 is the usual word.
- Related論戦ろんせんWrittenWritten/formal prose for fierce exchanges of argument, stressing the opposition between sides; 「論議」 is more neutral.
- Related舌戦ぜっせんWrittenWritten/formal, metaphorical word for a heated war of words; 「論議」 is calmer in tone.
- Related言い争いいいあらそいNeutralA quarrel or argument tinged with emotion; 「論議」 is rational discussion.
- Related審議しんぎWrittenWritten/formal prose for a body deliberating a bill or proposal in detail, also a special review of a sports ruling; 「論議」 is discussion in general.
- Related口論こうろんNeutralA quarrel or row, charged with emotion; 「論議」 is rational discussion.
- Related諍いいさかいNeutralA quarrel or dispute marked by emotional conflict; 「論議」 is discussion.
- Related争議そうぎWrittenWritten/formal prose for a dispute between opposing sides, as in 「労働争議」; 「論議」 is discussion.
- Related言い合いいいあいCasualColloquial word for quarrelling or bickering; 「論議」 is rational discussion.
- Related争論そうろんWrittenWritten/formal prose for a dispute with an adversarial coloring; 「論議」 is more neutral.
- RelatedアーギュメントNeutralLoanword for the grounds of an argument or a function argument, used in academic and IT contexts; 「論議」 is discussion.
- Related立論りつろんWrittenWritten/formal, academic word for building and supporting an argument; 「論議」 is discussion among several parties.
- Related熟議じゅくぎWrittenWritten/formal prose for thorough, careful deliberation; 「論議」 is broader.
- Related論ろんWrittenWritten/formal single character for an argument, theory, doctrine or treatise; 「論議」 is the act of discussing.
Use 「論議」 for discussion of an issue in society or at a meeting, as in 「論議を呼ぶ」; it is a written word. In everyday speech say 「議論」. For exchanging views or debating use 「討論」, for heated controversy 「論争」, for quarrels 「口論」, for parties talking things out 「話し合い」. Others are narrower: 「討議」 and 「審議」 for formal meeting deliberation, 「ディスカッション」 and 「ディベート」 for classroom or contest settings, 「論戦」 and 「舌戦」 for fierce exchanges, the rest for quarrels, deliberation or academic argument.
Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only
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