Japanese

ぎろん
Meaning: discussion; debate
Part of Speech: Noun

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議
論

Example sentences

The committee discussed the new regulations.
この問題は議論するまでもない。
There is no need to even discuss this problem.
この問題を巡って、激しい議論が交わされた。
A heated discussion took place regarding this issue.
激しい議論の末、新計画が承認された。
After intense discussion, the new plan was approved.
議論の末、結論に至った。
After much discussion, a conclusion was reached.
その事件をめぐる議論が続いている。
There is a continuing debate surrounding that incident.
議論の焦点は予算の問題に移った。
The focus of the discussion shifted to the budget issue.
議論が白熱すると、つい感情的になってしまう。
When the discussion gets heated, I tend to become emotional.
長時間議論した挙句、結局結論は出なかった。
After discussing for a long time, in the end, no conclusion was reached.
これ以上、不毛な議論を続けても何も生まれない。
Continuing this unproductive debate any further will produce nothing.

Usage Notes

Refers to a systematic exchange of opinions to reach a conclusion.

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