Meaning of 理性 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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理性JLPT 1
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Kana Readingりせい
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Romajirisei
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- reason; sense
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Example Sentences
理性, りせい used in context
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Love is beyond reason.
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Men who were bereft of reason conducted the war.
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Human beings differ from other animals in that they have reason.
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There is eloquence in screaming.
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He is able to subordinate passion to reason.
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He lost his reason when he saw his house burn down.
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