Japanese word

論理

Pronunciation

Romajironri

Meaning

  • nounlogic

Example

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.

Illustration for 論理 (logic)

More examples

感情ではなく、論理で判断することが大切です。kan jō de wa na ku ron ri de han dan su ru ko to ga tai setsu de su

It is important to make decisions based on logic rather than emotion.

Core concept

Connects facts and ideas in a clear order so that a conclusion follows from them.

Common phrases

  • 論理が通るron ri ga tō ru

    be logically consistent

  • 論理を組み立てるron ri o ku mi ta te ru

    build an argument

  • 論理の飛躍ron ri no hi yaku

    a leap in logic

Similar words

筋道sujimichi: An ordered line of thought in which each part leads to the next.
道理dōri: A reasonable basis for an idea, decision, or conclusion.
理屈rikutsu: A verbal explanation made up of reasons for a particular position.

Definition in Japanese

考えや事実を順序立てて結び付け、納得できる結論を導く筋道。kanga e ya ji jitsu o jun jo ta te te musu bi tsu ke nat toku de ki ru ketsu ron o michibi ku suji michi

Word origin

論理 (ronri) combines 論 (ron, "argument") with 理 (ri, "reason"), forming a word for organized reasoning.

Usage tips

  • English speakers use logic in ordinary situations such as explaining a choice, and the word does not refer only to formal mathematical systems.

Other meanings

  • reasoningnoun

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