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割れ窓理論 【われまどりろん】
- [n] broken windows theory; criminological theory stating that serious crime can be prevented by maintaining the good physical condition of an urban environment
Kanji in this word:
Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings |
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割 | Proportion, Comparatively, Divide, Cut, Separate, Split | カツ | わ.る, わり, わ.り, わ.れる, さ.く |
窓 | Window, Pane | ソウ, ス | まど, てんまど, けむだし |
理 | Logic, Arrangement, Reason, Justice, Truth | リ | ことわり |
論 | Argument, Discourse | ロン |