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controversy in Japanese

controversy in Japanese is 論争 — controversy means public disagreement or debate, often heated, about a particular issue.

controversy in Japanese

論争
noun
Pronounced: ronsō
A debate or discussion of opposing opinions; (generally) strife.

What does "controversy" mean?

  1. noun Public disagreement or debate, often heated, about a particular issue.
    "The film sparked controversy over its portrayal of the war."
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controversy in a sentence

  • The film sparked controversy over its portrayal of the war.
  • There was much controversy surrounding the referee's decision.

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What is "controversy" in Japanese?

"controversy" in Japanese is 論争. controversy means: Public disagreement or debate, often heated, about a particular issue.

How do you pronounce 論争?

"controversy" in Japanese is 論争, pronounced "ronsō".

How do you use "controversy" in a sentence?

Example: "The film sparked controversy over its portrayal of the war." In Japanese, "controversy" is 論争.

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