1.
public opinion poll; opinion survey
A systematic survey of the public's views on political, social, or other issues. Typically conducted by news organizations, government agencies, or research institutions.
最新の世論調査が発表された。
The latest public opinion poll was released.
世論調査によると、内閣支持率は40%だった。
According to the opinion poll, the cabinet approval rating was 40%.
選挙前に各社が世論調査を実施し、候補者の支持率を比較した。
Before the election, various companies conducted opinion polls and compared the candidates' approval ratings.
READING:
The reading よろん is now standard, though the original reading せろん also exists. Both 世論 and 世論 are accepted, but よろん is far more common in modern usage.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 世論調査を実施する (to conduct a poll)
- 世論調査の結果 (poll results)
- 内閣支持率 (cabinet approval rating — often cited from polls)
- 電話世論調査 (telephone opinion poll)
FORMATION:
世論 (public opinion) + 調査 (survey, investigation).