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理性
risei
Description
「理性」は、感情に流されないで、物事を正しく考える力のことです。
"理性" is the ability to think correctly without being swayed by emotions.
怒っている時でも、理性があれば冷静に話せます。
Even when angry, if you have 理性, you can speak calmly.
Meanings
理性risei
reason; the ability to think rationally and calmly
理性を保って行動しましょう。
Let's act with reason.
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Notes
- Etymology
理 (reason, logic) + 性 (nature, quality) = the rational nature of the mind.
- Nuance
理性 contrasts with 感情 (emotion); often used in 理性を失う, 理性的.
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