JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
論 — argument
- Reading
- ロン
- Meaning
- argument; discourse
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
論 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is ロン and it means argument; discourse. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
論 appears in everyday japanese words such as 世論 (public opinion), 弁論 (discussion) and 無論 (of course).
Japanese words containing 論
Frequently asked questions
What does 論 mean in Japanese?
論 means argument; discourse in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 論 read?
論 is read ロン. Reading it inside real words — 世論 and 弁論 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 論 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 論 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 論 in a word?
A common word containing 論 is 世論 (せろん) — "public opinion". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 論 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 論 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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