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.
値段のことで押し問答を繰り返した。
We went back and forth arguing about the price.
長い押し問答の末、合意に達した。
After a long dispute, we reached an agreement.
WORD FORMATION:
- 押し (pushing - from 押す)
- 問答 (questions and answers, dialogue)
→ A dialogue where both sides "push" their position
VERB USAGE:
- 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)
NUANCE:
Implies a somewhat stubborn exchange where both parties insist on their position, not necessarily hostile but often tedious or unproductive.