Meaning

Primary

Illogical Argument

Alternatives

Far-Fetched Argument, Lame Excuse

Word Type

noun

Explanation

You already know that 理屈 means "theory". So what's flatulence theory? It's an illogical argument, a far-fetched argument, or sometimes a lame excuse. It's all just hot air!

Reading

へりくつ
  • Miyuki
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

You've already learned all these readings. You should be able to read this on your own. And no, that's not a far-fetched argument, or a lame excuse for not writing a mnemonic.

Context

Context Sentences

それは屁理屈ではなく事実である。

That's not an illogical argument, it's a fact.

屁理屈をこねる人は嫌いです。

I don't like people who make far-fetched arguments.

屁理屈を言うのはやめて、やるべきことをやりましょう。

Let's stop making lame excuses and get on with what we have to do!

Kanji Composition