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

この論文、終わりの方で五ページぐらい飛んでたよ。

There are about five pages missing near the end of this thesis.

友達は大学院在学中に論文をたくさん出ぱんしたツワモノです。

My friend is a warrior who published many essays during her graduate school years.

うまくいけば、大学の卒業論文今日中に書き終わるかなって感じ。

If things work out well, I’ll be able to finish writing my college graduation thesis today.

Kanji Composition