JLPT N1 Advanced
持論
One’s pet theory or long-held personal opinion
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Other forms
自論 less common variant
Noun
"Pet theory" / "Long-held opinion"
A specific personal opinion or theory that an individual has maintained and advocated for over a long period.
Example
A 成功 の 秘訣 は 何 です か ？
B 「 失敗 を 恐れ ない こと 」 。 それ が 僕 の 持論 な ん だ 。
[A:] What's the secret to success? [B:] "Not being afraid of failure." That's my personal theory.
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