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りくつ
rikutsu
Theory, reason
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理屈
りくつ
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Theory, reason
rikutsu
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JLPT Level N1
Advanced · 10,000+ vocab · Academic & literary
Kana りくつ
Romaji rikutsu
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What does 理屈 mean in Japanese?
The word 理屈 (りくつ) means "theory, reason" in Japanese. It appears in JLPT N1 vocabulary.
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理屈 is read as りくつ (romaji: rikutsu). Press the 🔊 Hear it button to hear the pronunciation spoken aloud.
What JLPT level is 理屈?
理屈 is a JLPT N1 vocabulary item. Advanced · 10,000+ vocab · Academic & literary
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