B1 noun Formal

論文

/ɾoɴbɯɴ/

A formal piece of writing on a particular subject, such as a dissertation or a research paper.

Examples

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1

論文のテーマが決まりません。

I can't decide on the theme of my paper.

2

最新の学術論文を引用しました。

I cited the latest academic paper.

3

論文、やっと終わったー!

Finally finished my paper!

Word Family

Noun
論文
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Memory Tip

Ron-bun: 'Ron' (logic) + 'Bun' (writing). Logic-writing.

Quick Quiz

4年生は( )を書かなければならない。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 論文

Examples

1

論文のテーマが決まりません。

everyday

I can't decide on the theme of my paper.

2

最新の学術論文を引用しました。

formal

I cited the latest academic paper.

3

論文、やっと終わったー!

informal

Finally finished my paper!

4

本論文の目的は、新種の発見を報告することである。

academic

The purpose of this thesis is to report the discovery of a new species.

5

彼は有名な雑誌に論文を発表した。

business

He published a paper in a famous journal.

Word Family

Noun
論文

Common Collocations

論文を書く to write a paper
卒業論文 graduation thesis
修士論文 master's thesis
論文を発表する to present/publish a paper
学術論文 academic paper

Common Phrases

論文の構成

structure of a paper

論文を投稿する

to submit a paper (to a journal)

論文審査

thesis defense/review

Often Confused With

論文 vs 作文

作文 is a general essay or creative writing; 論文 is a formal research paper.

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Usage Notes

Often abbreviated as '卒論' (sotsuron) for graduation thesis in casual speech.

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Common Mistakes

Using '作文' for academic papers.

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Memory Tip

Ron-bun: 'Ron' (logic) + 'Bun' (writing). Logic-writing.

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Word Origin

Logic-sentence.

Grammar Patterns

〜についての論文 論文を書く
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Cultural Context

Japanese university students typically spend their entire fourth year on their graduation thesis.

Quick Quiz

4年生は( )を書かなければならない。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 論文

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