言 論(げんろん)

げんろん

noun

speech, discourse, free expression

1. speech, expression, discourse

The act of expressing opinions or ideas publicly, especially in political, social, or intellectual contexts. Often used in discussions about freedom of speech and public discourse.

言論(げんろん)の自由(じゆう)を守(まも)る。

To protect freedom of speech.

言論(げんろん)統制(とうせい)は民主主義(みんしゅしゅぎ)に反(はん)する。

Censorship of speech goes against democracy.

インターネット上(じょう)の言論(げんろん)をどこまで規制(きせい)すべきかが議論(ぎろん)されている。

There is debate over to what extent online speech should be regulated.

Common collocations

言論(げんろん)の自由(じゆう): freedom of speech
言論(げんろん)統制(とうせい): speech control, censorship
言論(げんろん)弾圧(だんあつ): suppression of speech
言論(げんろん)活動(かつどう): journalistic/opinion activities
言論(げんろん)機関(きかん): media organization (as a vehicle for discourse)

Usage

A formal word associated with political and social discourse. Almost always appears in the compound 言論(げんろん)の自由(じゆう) (freedom of speech/expression). Common in news, political commentary, and discussions about rights and governance. Not used for casual conversation or everyday speech.

Related Words

Related: 発言(はつげん) (remark, statement)

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