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controversy, dispute, argument
A prolonged debate or disagreement, especially one conducted publicly; an argument about important issues.
この問題について論争が続いている。
The controversy over this issue continues.
学者たちが論争を繰り広げた。
The scholars engaged in a heated debate.
論争を繰り広げる = to engage in a dispute
政治的な論争を避けたい。
I want to avoid political controversies.
USAGE: 論争 refers to serious disputes or controversies, typically about intellectual, political, or social matters.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 論争を繰り広げる (to engage in a dispute)
- 論争が起こる (a controversy arises)
- 論争を呼ぶ (to cause controversy)
- 論争の的 (subject of controversy)
CONTRAST:
- 論争 - intellectual/public dispute
- 議論 - discussion, debate (more neutral)
- 口論 - verbal quarrel (more emotional)