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[へ(屁)·り(理)·くつ(屈)]
herikutsu
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

[へり(理)·くつ(屈)]
herikutsu
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Root Words:

[へ(屁) + り(理)·くつ(屈)]
he + rikutsu

English Meaning(s) for 屁理屈

noun
  1. sophism; chop logic; far-fetched argument; quibble; cavil; argument for argument's sake
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Definition and Synonyms for 屁理屈

Sophistry a deliberately invalid argument displaying ingenuity in reasoning in the hope of deceiving someone
Synonyms: こじつけ, こじつける, 屁理屈, 詭弁

Meanings for each kanji in 屁理屈

» fart; passing gas
» logic; arrangement; reason; justice; truth
» yield; bend; flinch; submit

Categories 屁理屈 is a member of

Fallacy a misconception resulting from incorrect reasoning
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Sample Sentences for 屁理屈

All you do is string together a bunch of farfetched ideas. I can't understand a word of it.
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