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argument

NounSuru VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. argument
2. discussion

This noun and する-verb means "argument" or "debate" — a discussion in which people exchange differing opinions. It can be used for both friendly intellectual debates and more heated disagreements.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

She insisted, "Right now the discussion matters more than the conclusion."

Sentence 2

One thing she said shifted the whole argument in a different direction.

Sentence 3

Actually, who is this argument even for?

Sentence 4

Still, when an argument drags on this long, my focus just gives out.

Sentence 5

Those two are arguing about the same thing again.