JLPT N3 · 15 strokes
Kanji 論: "argument, discourse"
The kanji 論 means "argument, discourse". It is written with 15 strokes and belongs to JLPT level N3, read ロン in on'yomi and あげつら.う in kun'yomi.
Stroke order
Strokes are written in the order of the numbers. The order is not decorative: it is what gives the character its balance, and it is also how handwriting search works in Japanese dictionaries.
Readings
On'yomi (Sino-Japanese reading)
ロン
Kun'yomi (native Japanese reading)
あげつら.う
In a kun'yomi reading, the dot separates the kanji from its okurigana: かた.る is read かたる and written 語る. A hyphen marks a bound position, like -び in 日.
At a glance
| Meaning | argument, discourse |
|---|---|
| Strokes | 15 |
| JLPT level | N3 |
| Taught in Japan | grade 6 |
| Frequency rank | 227 of 2,501 |
Common words with 論
The most frequent words using this kanji, most common first, with furigana readings. Click one to open it in the reader.
- 勿論of course; certainly; naturally
- 結論conclusion (of an argument, discussion, study, etc.) · conclusion
- 議論argument; discussion; dispute; controversy
- 反論objection; refutation; rebuttal; counterargument
- 無論of course; certainly; naturally
- 理論theory
- 論argument; discussion; dispute; controversy · theory (e.g. of evolution); doctrine
- 異論different opinion; objection
- 正論sound argument; fair argument; just reasoning
- 論理logic
- 論文thesis; essay; treatise; paper
- 口論quarrel; argument; row; (verbal) dispute
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