1.
editorial; opinion piece; commentary
A written piece presenting opinions and arguments on a topic, especially in a newspaper or magazine. Often refers to the editorial section or a signed opinion column.
新聞の論説を読む。
I read the newspaper editorial.
この論説は税制改革について鋭い指摘をしている。
This editorial makes sharp points about tax reform.
論説委員が政府の経済政策を批判する記事を書いた。
The editorial writer wrote an article criticizing the government's economic policy.
2.
discourse; exposition; treatise
A formal discussion or argument on a subject, presenting reasoned opinions and analysis.
教授の論説は説得力がある。
The professor's discourse is persuasive.
彼は環境問題に関する論説を発表した。
He published a discourse on environmental issues.
その論説は歴史的な資料に基づいて丁寧に論じられている。
That treatise is carefully argued based on historical sources.
Composed of 論 (argument, discussion) and 説 (theory, explanation). Refers to a reasoned presentation of opinions, ranging from newspaper editorials to academic treatises.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 論説委員: editorial board member / editorial writer
- 論説記事: editorial article
- 論説を書く: to write an editorial
- 論説を発表する: to publish a commentary
- 論説欄: editorial column
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 社説: newspaper editorial — specifically the unsigned editorial representing the paper's official position, while 論説 can be signed and may appear in various media
- 評論: criticism; review — focuses on critical evaluation rather than presenting an argument
- 解説: commentary; explanation — aims to explain rather than argue a position
- 論文: thesis; academic paper — a formal scholarly work, usually longer and more structured