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Definition and Synonyms for 理屈
| 1. | 理屈 | ある分野や状況を左右する根拠である原則 |
| Logic | the principles that guide reasoning within a given field or situation | |
| Synonyms: | ロジック, 理屈, 理論, 論理 | |
| 2. | 理屈 | 行動を導く信条 |
| Theory | a belief that can guide behavior | |
| Synonyms: | セオリー, 理屈, 理論, 説 | |
| 3. | 事由 | ある現象の原因の説明 |
| Reason | an explanation of the cause of some phenomenon | |
| Synonyms: | かど, せい, わけ, わけあい, 一理, 事由, 原由, 安い, 廉, 成因, 所以, 所為, 根拠, 理屈, 理由, 由, 由来, 由縁, 筋合, 節理, 言う, 訳, 訳柄, 謂れ, 道理 | |
| 4. | 事由 | 信念または行動の合理的な動機 |
| Reason | a rational motive for a belief or action | |
| Synonyms: | せい, わけ, わけあい, 事情, 事由, 所以, 所為, 根拠, 理屈, 理由, 由, 筋合, 訳, 訳柄 |
Meanings for each kanji in 理屈
| » | 理 | logic; arrangement; reason; justice; truth |
| » | 屈 | yield; bend; flinch; submit |
Categories 理屈 is a member of
| 1. | 原理 | 基本的な真理、原則、または仮定 |
| Principle | a basic truth or law or assumption | |
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| 2. | 意見 | 真実だと見做されている認知的内容 |
| Belief | any cognitive content held as true | |
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| 3. | 解説 | 関連した構造、作業、あるいは事情などを述べることによって、理解できるようにする声明 |
| Account | a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc. | |
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| 4. | 理論や論理的主張によって弁護できる動機 | |
| Rational Motive | a motive that can be defended by reasoning or logical argument | |
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Sample Sentences for 理屈
幼い子供が警官より走るのが速いと信じるのは理屈に合わない。
It is absurd to believe that young children can run faster than policemen.
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