“Discourse” in Japanese
Short answer
Discourse in Japanese is “言述” (genjutsu). Full meaning: discourse, expression of thoughts, ideas, etc..
Other ways to say “Discourse” in Japanese
ディスクール
disukuuru discourse
ディスコース
disukoosu discourse
講話
kouwa lecture, discourse
論説
ronsetsu article, discourse, dissertation, (written) argument, commentary; editorial, leading article, leader
論考
ronkou study (of), discussion, discourse, inquiry, research article, academic paper
言説
gensetsu remark, statement, discourse
論
ron argument, discussion, dispute, controversy, discourse, debate; theory (e.g. of evolution), doctrine; essay, treatise, comment
話法
wahou parlance, manner of speaking, art of conversation; narration, speech, discourse
談話
danwa talk, conversation, dialogue; informal expression of opinion, off-the-cuff remarks, comment; discourse
論攷
ronkou study (of), discussion, discourse, inquiry, research article, academic paper
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