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論

論 — argument, discourse

Learn the correct stroke order for 論 (argument), a 15-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 615 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ロンron
Kun'yomi (訓読み)あげつら.うagetsurau
Strokes15
Radical言
Frequency#227
Meaningsargument, discourse

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Common Words

異論いろんdifferent opinion; objectionnoun
概論がいろんintroduction; outline; general remarksnoun
議論ぎろんargument; discussion; disputenoun
結論けつろんconclusion (of an argument, discussion, study, etc.)noun
言論げんろん(one's) speech; expression of views; discussionnoun
公論こうろんpublic opinion; unbiased criticism; unbiassed criticismnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 論 (argument) is taught in grade 6 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 15 strokes with radical 言.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 論 is #227, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

異論いろん — different opinion; objection
概論がいろん — introduction; outline; general remarks
議論ぎろん — argument; discussion; dispute

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (言)

言say計plot訂revise訃obituary記scribe討chastise託consign訓instruction

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 論 have?

The kanji 論 (argument) has 15 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 論?

論 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 論 mean?

論 means: argument, discourse. On'yomi readings: ロン. Kun'yomi readings: あげつら.う.

What JLPT level is 論?

論 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.