synonym Comparative
論争
VS
揉める
Differences Between "論争" and "揉める"
Option A
論争
Meaning
dispute, controversy, debate
Reading
ろんそう (ronsou)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
その新しい政策について、国民の間で激しい論争が起こった。
A fierce controversy arose among the public regarding the new policy.
Option B
揉める
Meaning
to have trouble, to dispute, to quarrel, to get into a row
Reading
もめる (momeru)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
兄弟でおもちゃのことでよく揉めていた。
The brothers often quarreled over toys.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(dispute, controversy, debate)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 論争: Noun, often used as a verb with `する` (論争する). Refers to a heated argument, debate, or public dispute, usually involving conflicting opinions on a significant issue.
- 揉める: Describes a situation where people are in conflict or disagreement, often leading to arguments or difficulties. It implies a disturbance or dispute.
- 論争: Noun, often used as a verb with `する` (論争する). Refers to a heated argument, debate, or public dispute, usually involving conflicting opinions on a significant issue.
- 揉める: Describes a situation where people are in conflict or disagreement, often leading to arguments or difficulties. It implies a disturbance or dispute.
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