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debate in Japanese

debate in Japanese is 議論, ディベート, 討論 — debate means to argue a topic formally, usually presenting opposing sides.

debate in Japanese

議論
noun
Pronounced: giron
An argument, or discussion, usually in an ordered or formal setting, often with more than two people, generally ending with a vote or other decision.
ディベート
noun
Pronounced: dibēto
An argument, or discussion, usually in an ordered or formal setting, often with more than two people, generally ending with a vote or other decision.
討論
noun
Pronounced: tōron
An argument, or discussion, usually in an ordered or formal setting, often with more than two people, generally ending with a vote or other decision.

What does "debate" mean?

  1. verb To argue a topic formally, usually presenting opposing sides.
    "The candidates will debate the economy live on television tonight."
  2. verb To think something over carefully before deciding.
    "She debated whether to accept the job offer."
  3. noun A formal discussion of opposing views, often ending in a vote or decision.
    "The parliamentary debate lasted late into the night."

debate in a sentence

  • The candidates will debate the economy live on television tonight.
  • Students debated both sides of the issue in class.
  • She debated whether to accept the job offer.
  • The parliamentary debate lasted late into the night.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "debate" in Japanese?

"debate" in Japanese is 議論, ディベート, 討論. debate means: To argue a topic formally, usually presenting opposing sides.

How do you pronounce 議論?

"debate" in Japanese is 議論, pronounced "giron".

How do you use "debate" in a sentence?

Example: "The candidates will debate the economy live on television tonight." In Japanese, "debate" is 議論, ディベート, 討論.

Are there other ways to say "debate" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "debate": 議論, ディベート, 討論.

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