理屈
りくつ
theory; reason; logic; (unreasonable) argument
JLPT N1 Common word
Meanings
Noun
theory; reason; logic- (unreasonable) argument; strained logic; excuse; pretext
Example sentences
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It is contrary to reason.
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This is above reason.
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I was completely taken aback by her reasoning.
感情的で、もう理屈ですらない。
He's being emotional and not even thinking straight anymore.
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His explanation doesn't make sense at all.
More examples (6)
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She knows poverty only in the abstract.
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He's not talking theory.
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He is too wise not to see the reason.
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We can hardly settle things by theory alone.
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The heart has its reasons, which reason does not know.
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It is absurd to believe that young children can run faster than policemen.