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屁理屈 【へりくつ】
- [n] sophism; chop logic; far-fetched argument; quibble; cavil; argument for argument's sake
Kanji in this word:
| Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 屁 | Fart, Passing Gas | ヒ | へ, おなら | |
| 理 | Logic, Arrangement, Reason, Justice, Truth | リ | ことわり | 2 |
| 屈 | Yield, Bend, Flinch, Submit | クツ | かが.む, かが.める |