1.
argument; dispute; heated exchange; back-and-forth
a persistent argument where neither side yields, each pushing their own position
入口で押し問答になった。
There was an argument at the entrance.
Forms
- 押し (pushing - from 押す)
- 問答 (questions and answers, dialogue)
→ A dialogue where both sides "push" their position
Common patterns
- 押し問答になる (to turn into an argument)
- 押し問答を繰り返す (to argue back and forth repeatedly)
- 押し問答の末 (after arguing)
Usage
Implies a somewhat stubborn exchange where both parties insist on their position, not necessarily hostile but often tedious or unproductive.