論調
The tone, trend, or general drift of an argument or editorial. It refers to the overall stance taken by a writer or a newspaper.
Examples
3 of 5最近のメディアの論調が気にかかる。
The recent tone of the media concerns me.
各紙の論調を比較検討する必要があります。
It is necessary to compare and examine the tone of each newspaper.
ネットの論調は、彼に同情的だね。
The tone on the internet is sympathetic to him.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Ron-cho: 'Ron' (argument) + 'Cho' (tune/melody). The 'melody' of the argument.
Quick Quiz
この雑誌は、常に環境保護を訴える___を貫いている。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 論調
Examples
最近のメディアの論調が気にかかる。
everydayThe recent tone of the media concerns me.
各紙の論調を比較検討する必要があります。
formalIt is necessary to compare and examine the tone of each newspaper.
ネットの論調は、彼に同情的だね。
informalThe tone on the internet is sympathetic to him.
当時の学界の論調は、この説を否定していた。
academicThe academic tone of the time denied this theory.
業界全体の論調は、規制緩和を求めている。
businessThe general tone of the industry is calling for deregulation.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
強硬な論調
firm/hardline tone
客観的な論調
objective tone
Often Confused With
論理 is the logic/structure of the argument; 論調 is the 'vibe' or 'stance' of the argument.
Usage Notes
Very useful for IELTS Reading to identify the author's attitude/stance.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use '意見' (opinion), but '論調' refers to the way that opinion is expressed in writing.
Memory Tip
Ron-cho: 'Ron' (argument) + 'Cho' (tune/melody). The 'melody' of the argument.
Word Origin
From 'Ron' (theory/argument) and 'Cho' (tone/style).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
この雑誌は、常に環境保護を訴える___を貫いている。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 論調
Related Vocabulary
More Academic words
提示
B1The act of showing or offering something for consideration or inspection; presentation.
定義
B2A statement of the exact meaning of a word, especially in a dictionary, or the act of making the scope of a concept clear.
誇張
B2A statement that represents something as better or worse than it really is. To overstate facts, feelings, or sizes beyond the truth.
正確
B1Free from error; conforming to fact or truth; precise.
効率的
B1Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.
核心
B2The core, heart, or essence of a problem or matter. It refers to the most important or central part.
実体
B2The true nature, essence, or substance of something as opposed to its appearance. It can also refer to a physical entity or a real existence.
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