論点
The point at issue in an argument or discussion; the main subject of a debate.
Examples
3 of 5論点がずれているので、もう一度確認しましょう。
The point is shifting, so let's check it again.
今回のプロジェクトの最大の論点はコストです。
The biggest point of debate for this project is cost.
ちょっと、話の論点が見えないんだけど。
Wait, I don't see the point of this story.
Word Family
Memory Tip
論 (Ron) = logic/argument. 点 (Ten) = point. The point of the argument.
Quick Quiz
話が（ ）からずれてしまったので、元に戻しましょう。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 論点
Examples
論点がずれているので、もう一度確認しましょう。
everydayThe point is shifting, so let's check it again.
今回のプロジェクトの最大の論点はコストです。
businessThe biggest point of debate for this project is cost.
ちょっと、話の論点が見えないんだけど。
informalWait, I don't see the point of this story.
論文の論点を明確にすることが重要だ。
academicIt is important to clarify the main points of the paper.
主要な論点について、合意が得られました。
formalAgreement was reached on the major points of contention.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
論点のすり替え
shifting the goalposts/changing the subject
新たな論点
a new point of debate
論点を見失う
to lose sight of the point
Often Confused With
Usage Notes
Used when analyzing complex arguments or structuring an essay to ensure you are staying on topic.
Common Mistakes
Learners often say '論点が違う' when they mean '論点がずれている' (the point has drifted).
Memory Tip
論 (Ron) = logic/argument. 点 (Ten) = point. The point of the argument.
Word Origin
From '論' (argument) and '点' (point).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
話が（ ）からずれてしまったので、元に戻しましょう。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 論点
Related Vocabulary
More academic words
適用
B1The action of putting something into operation or use, especially a rule, law, or theory.
主題
B1The main subject, theme, or topic of a discussion, book, or piece of art. It is the central idea that everything else revolves around.
頻度
B1The rate at which something occurs or is repeated over a particular period of time or in a given sample.
枠組み
B1A basic structure underlying a system, concept, or text; a framework.
概略
B1A brief summary or general outline of something; the main points without detail.
変遷
B1The changes or transitions in something over a long period; vicissitudes or historical evolution.
克服
B1The act of overcoming a difficulty, weakness, or obstacle through effort and determination.
解決策
B1A means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation; a solution.
著しい
B1Remarkable, striking, or considerable. It is used to describe changes or differences that are very obvious and significant.
客観的
B1Not influenced by personal feelings, interpretations, or prejudice; based on facts. It represents a viewpoint that is unbiased and neutral.
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