N2
ろんがい (rongai)
論外
out of the question, unthinkable, beyond discussion
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Used to dismiss something as entirely inappropriate, irrelevant, or absurd, not even worth considering or discussing. Strong negative connotation.
📝 Example Sentences
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.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "論外"!
彼の提案は、予算を大幅に超えているので_______だ。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 提案が「議論の対象にもならない」ほど不適切であることを表す。
English: Expresses that the proposal is so inappropriate it's 'not even worth discussing'.
English: Expresses that the proposal is so inappropriate it's 'not even worth discussing'.
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