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[へり(理)·くつ(屈)]
herikutsu
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

[へ(屁)·り(理)·くつ(屈)]
herikutsu
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Root Words:

[へ + り(理)·くつ(屈)]
he + rikutsu

English Meaning(s) for へ理屈

noun
  1. sophism; chop logic; far-fetched argument; quibble; cavil; argument for argument's sake
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Definition and Synonyms for へ理屈

Sophistry a deliberately invalid argument displaying ingenuity in reasoning in the hope of deceiving someone
Synonyms: こじつけ, こじつける, 屁理屈, 詭弁

Meanings for each kanji in へ理屈

» logic; arrangement; reason; justice; truth
» yield; bend; flinch; submit

Categories へ理屈 is a member of

Fallacy a misconception resulting from incorrect reasoning
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