論 点(ろんてん)

ろんてん

noun

point of argument; issue at stake

1. point of argument; issue at stake; point of contention

The central issue or key point being debated or discussed. Used in formal discussions, debates, academic writing, and news contexts.

論点(ろんてん)を整理(せいり)しましょう。

Let's organize the points of the argument.

話(はなし)が論点(ろんてん)からずれている。

The discussion has strayed from the main point.

この裁判(さいばん)の最大(さいだい)の論点(ろんてん)は、被告(ひこく)の責任(せきにん)能力(のうりょく)の有無(うむ)である。

The main issue in this trial is whether or not the defendant has the capacity for responsibility.

Refers to the specific point or issue under debate. Common in formal contexts such as meetings, courtrooms, academic discussions, and news analysis.

Common collocations

論点(ろんてん)を整理(せいり)する: to organize the points at issue
論点(ろんてん)がずれる: to stray from the point
論点(ろんてん)を明確(めいかく)にする: to clarify the issue
論点(ろんてん)を絞(しぼ)る: to narrow down the issues
最大(さいだい)の論点(ろんてん): the main issue

Similar words

争点(そうてん): point of contention — specifically in legal or political disputes
要点(ようてん): main point — more general, not necessarily something being debated
焦点(しょうてん): focus — the center of attention, not limited to arguments

Related Words

Compare: 争点(そうてん) (point of contention)

Compare: 要点(ようてん) (main point)

Compare: 焦点(しょうてん) (focus)

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