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[どう()·()]
douri
noun

English Meaning(s) for 道理

noun
  1. reason; logic; sense; truth; right

Definition and Synonyms for 道理

Rationale an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature)
Synonyms: プリンシプル, 原則, 原理, 道理
Reason a fact that logically justifies some premise or conclusion
Synonyms: わけ, 理由, , 道理
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, , 成因, 所以, 所為, 根拠, 理屈, 理由, , 由来, 由縁, 筋合, 節理, 言う, , 訳柄, 謂れ, 道理

Meanings for each kanji in 道理

» road-way; street; district; journey; course; moral; teachings
» logic; arrangement; reason; justice; truth

Categories 道理 is a member of

Explanation thought that makes something comprehensible
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Fact a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
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Account a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 道理

Sample Sentences for 道理

Might makes right.
Where might is master, justice is servant.
I will do anything within reason.
He doesn't understand the principle of the thing.
He reasoned with his child about the matter.

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