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English to Japanese Dictionary

contention Meaning in Japanese (contention 英語 意味)

論争, 主張, 争い, 論争点
論争 in English:contention
Phonetic:ろんそう
Quick Answer • 要約

contention の日本語の意味は「論争, 主張, 争い, 論争点」です。 (議論や討論で主張または論じられる特定の論点や主張。)

Definitions of Contention

  1. 1
    noun
    主張

    Contention refers to a specific point or claim that is asserted or argued in a debate or discussion.

    議論や討論で主張または論じられる特定の論点や主張。

  2. 2
    noun
    争い

    It also describes a state of heated disagreement, struggle, or competition between opposing parties.

    対立する当事者間の激しい意見の相違、争い、または競争の状態。

  3. 3
    noun
    論争点

    Furthermore, contention can mean a cause or subject of dispute or debate.

    紛争や議論の原因または主題。

Example Sentences

“The main point of contention was the budget allocation for the new project.”

主な論争点は、新しいプロジェクトの予算配分でした。

“There was much contention among the team members regarding the project deadline.”

プロジェクトの締め切りに関して、チームメンバーの間で多くの意見の相違がありました。

“His contention was that the proposed solution would not be effective.”

提案された解決策は効果がないだろうというのが彼の主張でした。

Synonyms (類語)

Antonyms (対義語)

Inflected Word Forms

adjectivecontentious
adverbcontentiously

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

bone of contentionidiom

A subject of dispute or argument that causes disagreement between people.

in contentionexpression

Having a good chance of winning or achieving something, especially in a competition.