世論(せろん)

せろん
noun
public opinion
1. public opinion
The collective views and attitudes of the general public on a particular issue.
世論(せろん)調査(ちょうさ)を行(おこな)う。
To conduct a public opinion poll.
世論(せろん)が政策(せいさく)に影響(えいきょう)を与(あた)える。
Public opinion influences policy.
世論(せろん)を味方(みかた)につける。
To win public opinion to one's side.

世論(せろん) means public opinion — the general views held by the population on social or political issues. The kanji break down as 世(せ) (world/society) + 論(ろん) (opinion/discourse).

PRONUNCIATION:
Both せろん and よろん are accepted readings. Historically, よろん referred to 輿論(よろん) (informed public opinion), while せろん was used for 世論(せろん) (popular sentiment), but this distinction has largely been lost in modern usage.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 世論(せろん)調査(ちょうさ): public opinion poll/survey
  • 世論(せろん)を喚起(かんき)する: to arouse public opinion
  • 世論(せろん)の支持(しじ): public support
  • 世論(せろん)が高(たか)まる: public opinion grows stronger
  • 世論(せろん)を動(うご)かす: to sway public opinion

CONTEXT:
Frequently used in news, politics, and social discussions. 世論(せろん)調査(ちょうさ) (opinion polls) are regularly conducted and reported by media.

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