理屈
りくつ
rikutsu
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 28 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
理屈 (りくつ (rikutsu)) means "Logic". The reading is りくつ (rikutsu). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.
Meaning
Logic
Also : theory · reason
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Example Sentences
その議論は複雑な理屈に基づいており、一般人には理解しづらい。
そのぎろんはふくざつなりくつにもとづいており、いっぱんじんにはりかいしづらい。
That argument is based on complex logic and is difficult for ordinary people to understand.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
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