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論
論 (readings: ろん; Japanese kanji) means “theory / argument”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 討論 (debate).
What does 論 mean?
| Kanji | 論 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | theory / argument |
| Readings | ろん |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 論
論 is read ろん depending on the word.
Example words with 論
| Example | 討論 (debate) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14