Word details
もっともらしい
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word もっともらしい.
Dictionary
Entry
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
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
尤
reasonable, just, natural, superb, outstanding, plausible
4 strokesGrade 9
On
ユウ
Kun
もっと.もとが.める
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