Thesis Defense
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词汇
- 口頭試問oral examination
- 反論counterargument/rebuttal
- にもかかわらずdespite/notwithstanding
- を踏まえてbased on/considering
- 立場position/standpoint
- 妥協compromise
- 主張assertion/claim
- 根拠basis/grounds
- 弁明justification/defense
- 見解opinion/view
Defending a Thesis in Japanese
The thesis defense (口頭試問) is one of the most challenging formal situations in Japanese academic life. It requires mastery of concessive structures and the ability to defend your position while showing respect.
～にもかかわらず (Despite / Notwithstanding)
This advanced concessive connector acknowledges a counter-fact while maintaining your argument:
- データの限界にもかかわらず、この結論は妥当である — "Despite the data limitations, this conclusion is valid"
～を踏まえて (Based on / Taking into account)
Shows that your argument considers prior evidence:
- 先行研究を踏まえて、新たな仮説を提案する — "Based on prior research, I propose a new hypothesis"
Defending vs Conceding
A skilled debater knows when to concede gracefully:
- ご指摘の点は確かに重要です。しかしながら... — "The point you raise is certainly important. However..."
- その批判はもっともですが、一方で... — "That criticism is valid, but on the other hand..."
Balance between defending your position (主張を守る) and acknowledging limitations (限界を認める) is the hallmark of C1 academic discourse.
表达
- ご指摘の点は確かに重要ですAcknowledge a valid criticism respectfully
- にもかかわらず結論は変わらないMaintain your conclusion despite objections
- 先行研究を踏まえて申し上げるとGround your defense in prior research
- その批判はもっともですがConcede a point before countering
- 根拠を示させていただきますOffer to present supporting evidence
- 私の立場としてはState your academic position clearly
常见错误
にもかかわらないでにもかかわらずThe correct form ends in ず, not ないで.
踏まえるとを踏まえてを踏まえて needs the object particle を before 踏まえて.
反論をします反論させていただきますIn a formal thesis defense, use humble form させていただく.
それは違いますその点については異なる見解を持っておりますDirect denial is too blunt; use a hedged disagreement.
主張を言う主張を述べるUse 述べる (state formally) not 言う (say casually).
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