(ぎろん)する

ぎろんする
verb (suru)
to discuss, to debate
1. to discuss, to debate, to argue
To exchange opinions on a topic, often involving different viewpoints. Can include formal debates or heated discussions.
この問題(もんだい)について議論(ぎろん)しましょう。
Let's discuss this issue.
国会(こっかい)法案(ほうあん)議論(ぎろん)されている。
The bill is being debated in parliament.
Passive form
何時間(なんじかん)議論(ぎろん)したが、結論(けつろん)()なかった。
We discussed for hours but couldn't reach a conclusion.

TRANSITIVITY: 他動詞(たどうし) (transitive). Pattern: Xについて議論(ぎろん)する (discuss about X) / Xを議論(ぎろん)する (debate X).

ASPECT: ている indicates ongoing action. 議論(ぎろん)している = 'is discussing/debating.'

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • 活発(かっぱつ)議論(ぎろん)する (discuss actively)
  • 議論(ぎろん)(かさ)ねる (have repeated discussions)
  • 議論(ぎろん)余地(よち)がない (no room for debate)

NUANCE: More formal than (はな)()う (talk together). Often implies structured or serious exchange of views.

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