1.
point of contradiction; inconsistency; discrepancy
A specific point or aspect where statements, facts, or logic are contradictory or inconsistent. Used in argumentation, analysis, and investigation.
この報告書にはいくつか矛盾点がある。
There are several inconsistencies in this report.
弁護士は証言の矛盾点を指摘した。
The lawyer pointed out the contradictions in the testimony.
計画の矛盾点を洗い出して、実現可能な案に修正する必要がある。
We need to identify the inconsistencies in the plan and revise it into something feasible.
Composed of 矛盾 (contradiction) and 点 (point, aspect). The suffix 点 narrows the focus to a specific aspect or instance of contradiction, making this word more concrete than 矛盾 alone. Part of the productive X点 pattern: 問題点 (problem point), 改善点 (point for improvement), 相違点 (point of difference).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 矛盾点を指摘する: to point out an inconsistency
- 矛盾点を洗い出す: to identify contradictions
- 矛盾点が見つかる: for an inconsistency to be found
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 矛盾: contradiction — the general concept, while 矛盾点 refers to a specific instance or detail
- 食い違い: discrepancy — focuses on mismatches between accounts or versions rather than logical contradiction
- 不整合: inconsistency — more technical term used in data, systems, and formal logic