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[じ(持)·ろん(論)]
jiron
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

[じ(自)·ろん(論)]
jiron
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Root Words:

[じ(持) + ろん(論)]
ji + ron

English Meaning(s) for 持論

noun
  1. one's cherished opinion; pet theory
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Meanings for each kanji in 持論

» hold; have
» argument; discourse

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Sample Sentences for 持論

He stuck with his own theory.
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He lectured us about his pet theories again.
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A pet theory of mine is that things should be seen from a distance.
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I have my own theory.
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He adhered to his own theory.
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