弁論

べんろん · benron · JLPT N1 · noun

argument

🗣️⚖️ 弁 (speech, argument) + 論 (theory, discourse) = a formal argument or debate

Both kanji concern speaking and reasoning: 弁 is speech and eloquence, 論 is argument and discourse. Together they name a structured debate or discussion where each side argues its point.

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