論
argument · discourse
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'speech' (言) with 'order' (侖), representing stating things in order—discussion.
Symbolism
Symbolizes debate, theory, and logic. Represents intellectual activities of thinking systematically and exchanging opinions.
Component Breakdown
speech + 侖
Words & Expressions
Words written with 論
Four-Character Compounds
甲論乙駁
こうろんおつばく
arguments pro and con
三段論法
さんだんろんぽう
syllogism
賛否両論
さんぴりょうろん
arguments for and against; pros and cons; mixed reception
空理空論
くうりくうろん
impractical theory; academic discussion; doctrinairism
論功行賞
ろんこうこうしょう
conferral of honors (honours), according to merits
名論卓説
めいろんたくせつ
excellent opinions and theories
談論風発
だんろんふうはつ
spirited discussion
議論百出
ぎろんひゃくしゅつ
diverse arguments arising in great numbers
高論卓説
こうろんたくせつ
an excellent opinion; an insightful view
論旨明快
ろんしめいかい
the point of an argument being clearly stated; the tenor of an argument being well-reasoned
Anime & Manga
ひだまりが聴こえる－幸福論－
I Hear the Sunspot: Theory of Happiness
A well-known work with 論 in its Japanese title.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 論 mean in Japanese?
論 means argument, discourse.
How do you read 論?
On'yomi: ロン (RON). Kun'yomi: あげつら.う (agetsurau).
How many strokes does 論 have?
論 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 言 (speech).
Is 論 a good kanji for a tattoo?
論 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means argument, discourse. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.