異 論(いろん)

いろん

noun

objection, dissenting opinion

1. objection, dissenting opinion, different view

An opinion that differs from the prevailing or proposed view. Often used in discussions, meetings, and debates to indicate disagreement or an alternative perspective.

異論(いろん)はありませんか。

Are there any objections?

その提案(ていあん)に対(たい)して異論(いろん)を唱(とな)える人(ひと)はいなかった。

No one raised an objection to that proposal.

委員会(いいんかい)では異論(いろん)が相次(あいつ)ぎ、結論(けつろん)は次回(じかい)に持(も)ち越(こ)しとなった。

Dissenting opinions came one after another at the committee meeting, and the conclusion was carried over to the next session.

Usage

異論(いろん) refers to a differing opinion in a discussion or debate, not a formal legal objection. It is commonly used in meetings, academic settings, and public discourse.

Common collocations

異論(いろん)を唱(とな)える (raise an objection)
異論(いろん)がない (no objections)
異論(いろん)が出(で)る (objections come up)
異論(いろん)反論(はんろん) (objections and counterarguments)

Similar words

異議(いぎ): formal objection or protest (used in legal and parliamentary contexts)
反論(はんろん): counterargument (directly arguing against a specific point)
反対(はんたい): opposition (broader disagreement, not just a stated opinion)

Related Words

Related: 反論(はんろん) (counterargument)

Synonym: 異説(いせつ) (alternative theory)

Compare: 異議(いぎ) (formal objection or protest)

Compare: 反対(はんたい) (opposition)

Compare: 反対意見(はんたいいけん) (opposing opinion)

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