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[()·せい()]
risei
noun

English Meaning(s) for 理性

noun
  1. reason; reasoning power; (one's) sense

Definition and Synonyms for 理性

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, , 知力, 知性

Meanings for each kanji in 理性

» logic; arrangement; reason; justice; truth
» sex; gender; nature

Categories 理性 is a member of

Module one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
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Sample Sentences for 理性

The misfortune deprived her of her reason.
Sudden misfortune deprived her of her reason.
If we let our reasoning power be overshadowed by our emotions, we would be barking up the wrong tree all the time.
Law to ourselves, our reason is our law.
Critique of Pure Reason is German philosopher Immanuel Kant's chief literary work.

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