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
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