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N2 Noun

理屈(りくつ)theory, reason

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Noun

      1.

      theory, reason, logic

    2. Noun

      2.

      (unreasonable) argument, strained logic, excuse, pretext

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    理屈 【りくつ】理窟 【りくつ】

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      (あい)という感情(かんじょう)理屈(りくつ)ではありません。

      The emotion called love is not logical. {theory, reason}

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      (はし)()(かた)習得(しゅうとく)するために理屈(りくつ)()らない。

      You don't need theory to learn how to hold chopsticks. {theory, reason}

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      スポーツは、理屈(りくつ)ではなくて(からだ)(おぼ)えるべきです。

      Sports should be learned with the body, not with logic. {theory, reason}

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      あの同僚(どうりょう)(はな)につくから、理屈(りくつ)をこねて(こま)らせないではいられない。

      I can't help but annoy that colleague who gets on my nerves by making things complicated. {theory, reason}

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      他人(たにん)意見(いけん)(かなら)理屈(りくつ)をこねて反論(はんろん)するような(ひと)敬遠(けいえん)されて当然(とうぜん)だ。

      It's only natural that people tend to avoid those who always argue and nitpick over other people's opinions. {theory, reason}

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