Word details

机上の空論

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 机上の空論.

Dictionary

Entry

机上の空論じょうのくうろんNounExpressionFreq #37279
1

armchair theory; impracticable plan; unworkable idea

Examples
君の言っていることは机上の空論にすぎないよ。
What you are saying is nothing but building a castle in the air.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

desk, table

6 strokesFrequency 1,671JLPT N2Grade 6

On

Kun

つくえ

above, up

3 strokesFrequency 35JLPT N4Grade 1

On

ジョウショウシャン

Kun

うえ-うえうわ-かみあ.げる-あ.げるあ.がる-あ.がるあ.がり-あ.がりのぼ.るのぼ.りのぼ.せるのぼ.すたてまつ.る

Nanori

あおいあげかきかずかんこうのぼりほつ

empty, sky, void, vacant, vacuum

8 strokesFrequency 304JLPT N4Grade 1

On

クウ

Kun

そらあ.くあ.きあ.けるからす.くす.かすむな.しい

Nanori

うつ

argument, discourse

15 strokesFrequency 227JLPT N2Grade 6

On

ロン

Kun

あげつら.う

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