reason, logic, principle

About this kanji

The kanji 理 primarily means "reason," "logic," or "principle." It is commonly used in compound words rather than on its own. For instance, 理由 (りゆう) means "reason," which helps you explain why something happens. Another example is 論理 (ろんり), meaning "logic," which is important when discussing ideas or arguments. There's also 理論 (りろん), which translates to "theory" and refers to a system of concepts that explain something. It's worth noting that this kanji does not have a native reading, so you'll mostly use its Sino-Japanese readings. Overall, 理 is a useful kanji for understanding rational thinking and explanations.

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Example sentences

• 物事には必ず理由がある。

  There is always a reason for things.

Meanings across languages

English

reason, logic, principle

Tiếng Việt

lý do, nguyên tắc, logic

日本語

理由, 理論, 道理

한국어

이유, 논리, 원리

中文

理由, 逻辑, 原则

id

alasan, logika, prinsip

th

เหตุผล, ตรรกะ, หลักการ

es

razón, lógica, principio

fr

raison, logique, principe

de

Grund, Logik, Prinzip

pt

razão, lógica, princípio

Common compounds

• 理由りゆうreason, cause
• 論理ろんりlogic, reasoning
• 理論りろんtheory, principle
• 管理かんりmanagement, administration