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.

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