Japanese word

論理的

Pronunciation

Romajironriteki

Meaning

  • na-adjectivelogical

Example

彼の説明は論理的です。kare no setsu mei wa ron ri teki de su

His explanation is logical.

Illustration for 論理的 (logical)

More examples

この文章は、主張と根拠が結び付いていて論理的です。ko no bun shō wa shu chō to kon kyo ga musu bi tsu i te i te ron ri teki de su

The text is logical because its claims are connected to supporting evidence.

Core concept

Describes reasoning that connects its parts in a clear, orderly way so that a conclusion follows from the grounds given.

Common phrases

  • 論理的に考えるron ri teki ni kanga e ru

    think logically

  • 論理的な議論ron ri teki na gi ron

    a logical argument

  • 論理的な判断ron ri teki na han dan

    a logical judgment

Similar words

整合的seigōteki: Consistent and well connected so that the parts form a unified whole.
合理的gōriteki: Based on reason and practical grounds, often in a way that avoids waste.
理性的riseiteki: Guided by reason and calm judgment rather than strong emotion.

Definition in Japanese

考えや説明などが、根拠から結論まで筋道立っていて、矛盾がないさま。kanga e ya setsu mei na do ga kon kyo ka ra ketsu ron ma de suji michi ta tte i te mu jun ga na i sa ma

Word origin

論理的 (ronriteki, "logical") consists of 論 (ron, "argument") and 理 (ri, "reason"), followed by 的 (teki, "related to"), a suffix that makes an adjective meaning related to logic.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese, 論理的 (ronriteki) can describe an explanation, an argument, or a way of thinking, so it evaluates the structure of reasoning rather than its topic.

Other meanings

  • rationalna-adjective
  • well-reasonedna-adjective

Opposites

  • 非論理的hironritekiillogicalna-adjective

Related words

  • 論理性ronriseilogicalitynoun

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