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理論
riron
Description
「理論」は、あることがどうしてそうなるのかを、考えて説明したものです。
"理論" is an explanation that considers why something happens the way it does.
学校や研究でよく使う言葉で、じっさいの「実践」と反対の意味で使うこともあります。
It is a word often used in school and research, sometimes contrasted with actual "実践" (practice).
Meanings
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theory; a system of ideas explaining something
この理論はとても分かりやすい。
This theory is very easy to understand.
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theoretical ideas, as opposed to practice
理論だけでなく、練習も大切だ。
Not only theory, but practice is also important.
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Notes
- Etymology
理 (reason, logic) + 論 (argument, theory); a compound meaning a reasoned system of ideas.
- Nuance
理論 is a formal 'theory'; 理屈 often carries a negative sense of mere argument or excuse.
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