Meaning

Primary

Thesis

Alternatives

Paper, Article, Essay

Word Type

noun

Explanation

A writing of your theory is usually a thesis. Remember how school teachers always wanted you to present theories in writing? And to make sure you have a thesis in that paper? I do.

Reading

ろんぶん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

やっと二本目の論文が書けました!

I finally managed to finish writing my second paper!

論文を読むのは、ラノベを読むより時間がかかります。

Reading a thesis takes more time than reading a light novel.

大学の卒業論文のテーマは何だったんですか?

What was the theme of your college graduation thesis?

Kanji Composition