Japanese phrase
この___は矛盾していませんか？ ko no ___ wa mu jun shi te i ma se n ka
Meaning
Doesn't this ___ contradict itself?
When to use it
Questions whether a statement contains an internal conflict. It raises a concern in a measured way and leaves room for the other person to explain or revise the point.
Example dialogue
この主張は矛盾していませんか？ ko no shu chō wa mu jun shi te i ma se n ka
Doesn't this claim contradict itself?
たしかに、見直します。 ta shi ka ni mi nao shi ma su
You are right. I will take another look.