Vocab Info
N2 Noun
理屈theory, reason
Dictionary Definition
Common
Noun
1.
theory, reason, logic
2.
(unreasonable) argument, strained logic, excuse, pretext
All Forms
理屈 【りくつ】、理窟 【りくつ】
Details
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Examples
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愛という感情は理屈ではありません。
The emotion called love is not logical.
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箸の持ち方を習得するために理屈は要らない。
You don't need theory to learn how to hold chopsticks.
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スポーツは、理屈ではなくて体で覚えるべきです。
Sports should be learned with the body, not with logic.
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あの同僚は鼻につくから、理屈をこねて困らせないではいられない。
That colleague is so annoying, they just can't help but argue with strained logic to make things difficult.
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他人の意見に必ず理屈をこねて反論するような人は敬遠されて当然だ。
People who always argue with strained logic to oppose others' opinions are bound to be avoided.
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