論: the kanji for argument; theory
論 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means argument; theory. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
論 is written in 15 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
論 has 1 reading in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 2 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ロン (ron)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 議論ぎろん · giron | discussion; argument |
| 論文ろんぶん · ronbun | thesis; paper |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- この計画について議論しました。Kono keikaku ni tsuite giron shimashita.We discussed this plan.
- 卒業のために論文を書いています。Sotsugyō no tame ni ronbun o kaite imasu.I am writing a thesis for graduation.
- 長時間、活発な議論が続いた。Chōjikan, kappatsu na giron ga tsuzuita.An active discussion continued for a long time.
- 彼の論文はとても評価が高い。Kare no ronbun wa totemo hyōka ga takai.His thesis is very highly rated.
- 会議で意見が対立し議論になった。Kaigi de iken ga tairitsu shi giron ni natta.Opinions clashed at the meeting and it turned into a debate.
Questions about 論
How many strokes does 論 have?
論 is written in 15 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 論?
The on readings are ron (ロン). 論 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 論?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 論
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.