Vocabulary

What does 物議 (ぶつぎ, butsugi) mean?

物議 (ぶつぎ, butsugi) means public controversy.

Quick facts
Readingぶつぎ
Romajibutsugi
Part of speechnoun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
ぶつぎ
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonbutsugi

public controversy

  1. 1noun public discussion; public criticism; controversy

Example sentences

  • The minister's remarks are causing controversy.

  • That movie's content was so extreme that it sparked controversy.

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