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[()·せい()·てき()]
riseiteki
na adjective

Root Words:

[()·せい() + てき()]
risei + teki

English Meaning(s) for 理性的

na adjective
  1. rational

Definition and Synonyms for 理性的

Noetic of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
Synonyms: 主知的, 理性的, 知性的, 知的
Rational consistent with or based on or using reason
Synonyms: 合理的, 正当, 理性的, 科学的, 筋の通った
Lucid capable of thinking and expressing yourself in a clear and consistent manner
Synonyms: ロジカル, 体系的, 合理的, 平明, 明快, 明瞭, 明解, 理性的, 科学的, 筋の通った, 論理的, 透徹した, 透き通す, 達意

Meanings for each kanji in 理性的

» logic; arrangement; reason; justice; truth
» sex; gender; nature
» bull's eye; mark; target; object; adjective ending

Stroke Order Diagrams for 理性的

Sample Sentences for 理性的

Mr. White is a rational man.
He is a man of reason.
But if we were wholly rational, would we want children at all?
You should be more reasonable.
No rational person, of whatever political persuasion, could possibly object to the program.

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