Meaning

Primary

Argument

Alternatives

Discussion, Controversy

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

There is much deliberation and theory exchanging when you are trying to present an argument. Of course, it's a very nice one. Lots of thinking and stuff, you know? That's why there's deliberation and theories instead of just screaming. That kind of "argument."

Reading

ぎろん
  • 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

コウイチ達は、日本まで飛行機で行くか船で行くかで議論してるんだ。

Koichi and the others are discussing whether we should take a plane or a boat to Japan.

マイケルが書いた記事は、大いに議論を呼んでいます。

The article that Michael wrote drew controversy.

コウイチとビエトは、夕飯に何を食べるかについて数時間に渡って議論に議論を重ねたが、結論には至らなかった。

Koichi and Viet argued on what to eat for dinner for hours without reaching a decision.

Kanji Composition