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main argument; main discussion; the body of a discourse
The central part of an argument, essay, or speech, as opposed to the introduction or digressions; also the main point one wishes to make. Common in academic and formal writing.
本論に入る。
to get to the main point.
前置きはこのくらいにして、本論に移ろう。
Enough preamble; let's move on to the main discussion.
この論文の本論では、三つの原因について詳しく述べる。
The body of this paper discusses three causes in detail.
Combines 本 (main, principal) + 論 (argument, discussion). The core part of a discussion or essay, distinct from the introduction or side topics; also the main point itself.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 本論に入る: to get to the main subject
- 本論に移る: to move on to the main discussion
- 本論から外れる: to stray from the main point
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 序論: introduction — the opening section that precedes the 本論
- 結論: conclusion — the closing section that follows it