議論(ぎろん)を呼(よ)ぶ

ぎろんをよぶ
expression
to spark debate; to be controversial; to provoke discussion
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1. to spark debate; to be controversial; to provoke discussion
To cause or invite debate, discussion, or controversy. Describes a topic, statement, or action that generates differing opinions and public discussion.
この法案(ほうあん)は議論(ぎろん)を呼(よ)んでいる。
This bill is sparking debate.
大臣(だいじん)の発言(はつげん)が議論(ぎろん)を呼(よ)んだ。
The minister's remarks sparked controversy.
AIの利用(りよう)に関(かん)する規制(きせい)は世界中(せかいじゅう)で議論(ぎろん)を呼(よ)んでおり、各国(かっこく)が対応(たいおう)に追(お)われている。
Regulations on AI use are provoking debate worldwide, and countries are scrambling to respond.

A set expression using 議論(ぎろん) (debate, discussion) + を + 呼(よ)ぶ (to call, to invite). The verb 呼(よ)ぶ here means "to invite" or "to attract," not "to call someone."

Common patterns

  • 議論(ぎろん)を呼(よ)んでいる: is sparking debate (ongoing)
  • 大(おお)きな議論(ぎろん)を呼(よ)ぶ: to spark major debate
  • 賛否(さんぴ)の議論(ぎろん)を呼(よ)ぶ: to spark debate for and against

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Compare: 物議(ぶつぎ)を醸(かも)す (to cause controversy)
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