argument · theory

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: The on reading is ろん. It has 15 strokes and relates to discussion or reasoned argument.
• Basic usage: 議論 is read ぎろん, and 反論 is read はんろん.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• 議論 and 反論
  • 議論 means discussion or debate. It refers to a discussion or debate in which views and reasons are exchanged.
  • 新しい校則について生徒と教師が議論した。 means “Students and teachers discussed the new school rules.”
  • 反論 means rebuttal or counterargument. It refers to a rebuttal or counterargument made in response to another claim.
  • 彼女は相手の意見を聞いてから冷静に反論しました。 means “She listened to the other person's view before calmly offering a rebuttal.”