世論(よろん)

よろん
noun
public opinion
formalcommunication
See also: 世論(せろん) (alternate reading)
1. public opinion; popular sentiment
The collective opinion or attitude of the general public on a particular issue. Composed of 世 (world, society) + 論 (opinion, argument). Originally read せろん, but よろん has become the dominant modern reading.
世論(よろん)調査(ちょうさ)を行(おこな)った。
A public opinion poll was conducted.
世論(よろん)の支持(しじ)を得(え)ることが大切(たいせつ)だ。
It is important to gain the support of public opinion.
政府(せいふ)は世論(よろん)の反発(はんぱつ)を受(う)けて、政策(せいさく)を見直(みなお)すことになった。
The government decided to review the policy after facing public backlash.

Pronunciation

This word has two accepted readings: よろん (modern standard) and せろん (traditional). Both are correct and widely used. News broadcasts tend to use よろん. The entry for the せろん reading is listed separately.

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Related Words

Compare: 民意(みんい) (public will)
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Added 2026.3.10 15:06 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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