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Definition and Synonyms for 理性
| 1. | 理知 | 合理的思考、推理、あるいは識別の能力 |
| Intellect | the capacity for rational thought or inference or discrimination | |
| Synonyms: | インテリジェンス, 悟性, 理性, 理知, 理解力, 知, 知力, 知性 |
Meanings for each kanji in 理性
| » | 理 | logic; arrangement; reason; justice; truth |
| » | 性 | sex; gender; nature |
Categories 理性 is a member of
| 1. | 生来の心の認識、理解力 | |
| Module | one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind | |
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Sample Sentences for 理性
感情によって理性が曇らされているままにしておくならば、我々は、常に見当違いのことをしてしまうだろう。
If we let our reasoning power be overshadowed by our emotions, we would be barking up the wrong tree all the time.
感情には、理性にはまったく知られぬ感情の理屈がある。
The heart has its reasons, which reason does not know.
普段はとてもおとなしいナイスガイだが、理性のタガがはずれると人格が豹変する二重人格。
He's got a dual personality—usually a quiet "nice guy" type, but when he flips, his character changes.
いやぁ！あきちゃんのチャイナ、可愛かった。あぶなく、理性のタガが外れるとこだった。
Oh man! Aki in a china dress was so cute. I almost lost it then.
信仰によって物事を見るということは、理性の目を閉じてしまうことだ。蝋燭の灯を消せば、朝日はよりはっきりと姿を現す。
The Way to see by Faith, is to shut the Eye of Reason: The Morning Daylight appears plainer when you put out your Candle.
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