もっともらしい
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word もっともらしい
1
plausible; believable
Examples
君の説明はもっともらしいが、筋がちっとも通ってない。
Your explanation sounds plausible, but it just doesn't hold water.
2
solemn; dignified; serious
Kanji in this Word
尤
4 strokes
Grade 9
Meanings
reasonable
just
natural
superb
outstanding
plausible
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ユウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
もっと.も
とが.める
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