Word details

理屈

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 理屈.

Dictionary

Entry

理屈りくつ理窟NounFreq #3442
1

theory; reason; logic

Examples
彼はその理屈がわからないほどばかではない。
He is too wise not to see the reason.
2

(unreasonable) argument; strained logic; excuse; pretext

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

理

logic, arrangement, reason, justice, truth

11 strokesFrequency 86JLPT N3Grade 2

On

リ

Kun

ことわり

Nanori

あやおさむさとさとるただただしとおるにのりひまことまさまさしまろみちよし
屈

yield, bend, flinch, submit

8 strokesFrequency 1,434JLPT N1Grade 8

On

クツ

Kun

かが.むかが.める

Nanori

くっ
窟

cavern

13 strokesGrade 8

On

クツコツ

Kun

いわやいはやあな

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