synonym Comparative
議論
VS
話し合い
Differences Between "議論" and "話し合い"
Option A
議論
Meaning
argument; discussion; debate
Reading
ぎろん (giron)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
その教育改革について、長い間議論が交わされてきました。
Discussions have been exchanged on that educational reform for a long time.
Option B
話し合い
Meaning
discussion, talk, consultation
Reading
はなしあい (hanashiai)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
私たちはその問題について話し合いをしました。
We had a discussion about that problem.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(argument; discussion; debate)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 議論: Refers to arguing, discussing, or debating to exchange opinions and reach conclusions. Can be used with する as a verb (議論する). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'We are holding a highly logical debate! ...W-What?! "Arguing with the manager makes my heart beat faster"?! S-Shut up! Stop saying silly things and focus on the agenda!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『今は極めて論理的な議論を行っているの！...って、何よ？！「部長と議論してるとドキドキする」？！バ、バカ言わないでアジェンダに集中しなさい！まったくもう！』
- 話し合い: 複数人で意見を交換し、合意や解決策を見つけるために行われる会話や会議を指します。動詞「話し合う」の名詞形です。 (Refers to a conversation or meeting where multiple people exchange opinions to find an 'agreement' or 'solution'. It is the noun form of the verb '話し合う' (to discuss).)
- 議論: Refers to arguing, discussing, or debating to exchange opinions and reach conclusions. Can be used with する as a verb (議論する). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'We are holding a highly logical debate! ...W-What?! "Arguing with the manager makes my heart beat faster"?! S-Shut up! Stop saying silly things and focus on the agenda!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『今は極めて論理的な議論を行っているの！...って、何よ？！「部長と議論してるとドキドキする」？！バ、バカ言わないでアジェンダに集中しなさい！まったくもう！』
- 話し合い: 複数人で意見を交換し、合意や解決策を見つけるために行われる会話や会議を指します。動詞「話し合う」の名詞形です。 (Refers to a conversation or meeting where multiple people exchange opinions to find an 'agreement' or 'solution'. It is the noun form of the verb '話し合う' (to discuss).)
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