English–Japanese
“logic” in Japanese
How to say “logic” in Japanese
“Logic” in Japanese is 理屈 (rikutsu).
It frames facts and ideas as a chain of thought used to explain or justify a conclusion.
Example sentences with 理屈
感情ではなく、理屈で説明してください。kan jō de wa na ku ri kutsu de setsu mei shi te ku da sa i
Please explain it with logic rather than emotion.
Tips for using 理屈
- In everyday conversation, 理屈 (rikutsu) often contrasts with feelings or practical concerns, as when something makes sense in theory but fails in real life.
Other Japanese words for “logic”
彼の論理はとても簡単です。kare no ron ri wa to te mo kan tan de su
His logic is very simple.
彼の説明には理があります。kare no setsu mei ni wa ri ga a ri ma su
There is logic in his explanation.