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論
Theory, Discussion
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
The kanji 論 appears in words like 議論 (discussion), 理論 (theory), and 結論 (conclusion). It is commonly used in academic writing and debates.
Memory Trick
Imagine STUDENTS debating different IDEAS until they finally reach a CONCLUSION. That thoughtful discussion represents 論.
Readings
Onyomi: ロン (ron)
Kunyomi:
Example Words
議論
ぎろん (giron)
Discussion
理論
りろん (riron)
Theory
結論
けつろん (ketsuron)
Conclusion
論文
ろんぶん (ronbun)
Academic paper
Example Sentence
その 問題について 議論しました。
その もんだいについて ぎろんしました。
sono mondai ni tsuite giron shimashita
We discussed that issue.