“Strained logic” in Japanese
Short answer
Strained logic in Japanese is “理屈” (rikutsu). Full meaning: theory, reason, logic; (unreasonable) argument, strained logic, excuse, pretext.
Other ways to say “Strained logic” in Japanese
りくつ
rikutsu theory, reason, logic; (unreasonable) argument, strained logic, excuse, pretext
リクツ
rikutsu theory, reason, logic; (unreasonable) argument, strained logic, excuse, pretext
理窟
rikutsu theory, reason, logic; (unreasonable) argument, strained logic, excuse, pretext
理くつ
rikutsu theory, reason, logic; (unreasonable) argument, strained logic, excuse, pretext
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