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理
ri
Description
「理」は、物事の正しい筋道や道理を表す漢字です。
"理" is a kanji that represents the correct reasoning or logic of things.
一文字で使うことは少なく、「理由」や「料理」などの言葉の中でよく使われます。
It is rarely used alone and often appears in words like "理由" (reason) and "料理" (cooking).
Meanings
理ri
reason; logic; principle; the natural order of things
彼の話には理がある。
His story makes sense.
理ri
truth; the way things should be
それが自然の理だ。
That is the law of nature.
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Notes
- Etymology
originally meant the veins/grain in jade, extended to 'natural order' and 'reason'.
- Nuance
理 as a standalone noun is somewhat literary; everyday speech prefers 理由 or 道理.
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