synonym Comparative
問う
VS
論外
Differences Between "問う" and "論外"
Option A
問う
Meaning
to ask, to question, to inquire
Reading
とう (tou)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼はその決定の理由を問うた。
He questioned the reason for that decision.
Option B
論外
Meaning
out of the question, unthinkable, beyond discussion
Reading
ろんがい (rongai)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
そのような行為は常識的に論外だ。
Such an act is out of the question in terms of common sense.
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使い分け解説:
- 問う: Often used in a more formal context than 聞く (kiku), implying a deeper inquiry, questioning responsibility, or challenging a statement. (他動詞)
- 論外: Used to dismiss something as entirely inappropriate, irrelevant, or absurd, not even worth considering or discussing. Strong negative connotation.
- 問う: Often used in a more formal context than 聞く (kiku), implying a deeper inquiry, questioning responsibility, or challenging a statement. (他動詞)
- 論外: Used to dismiss something as entirely inappropriate, irrelevant, or absurd, not even worth considering or discussing. Strong negative connotation.
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