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道理
douri
Description
「道理」は、だれが考えても正しいと思える、ものごとの筋のことです。
"道理" refers to the logical reasoning that anyone would agree is correct.
「道理で寒いはずだ」のように、理由がわかったときにも使います。
"道理" is also used when you understand the reason, as in "道理で寒いはずだ" (No wonder it's cold).
Meanings
道理douri
reason; logic; what is sensible or right
君の言うことは道理にかなっている。
What you say makes sense.
道理でdouri de
no wonder; that's why
道理で今日は静かだと思った。
No wonder it's quiet today.
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Notes
- Etymology
道 (way, path) + 理 (reason, principle), literally 'the principle of the way'.
- Nuance
道理で expresses a sudden realization once a puzzling reason becomes clear.
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