理りのある

Meanings

expression, noun-modifying (irregular)

reasonable; justifiable; warranted

Used prenominally to describe a claim, argument, action, or decision that has a logical basis or good reason behind it. Often appears in phrases like 理のある意見 (a reasonable opinion) or 理のある行動 (a justifiable action).

彼かれの提てい案あんは理りのあるものだった。
His proposal was a reasonable one.
理りのある批ひ判はんなら受うけ入いれるべきだ。
If it's a justifiable criticism, you should accept it.

Kanji

理logic, arrangement, reason

Related words

合ごう理り的てき
合理的 is a na-adjective meaning 'rational' or 'logical', often used for systems or thinking. 理のある is a phrase that directly modifies a noun and emphasizes that something has a valid reason or justification, often in a more concrete, case-by-case sense.
もっとも
もっとも is a na-adjective or adverb meaning 'plausible' or 'quite right', often used to agree with someone's point. 理のある is more about the inherent reasonableness of a thing or action, not necessarily expressing agreement.

Etymology

Phrase composed of 理 (り, 'reason, logic') + の (possessive particle) + ある (verb 'to exist'), literally 'there is reason'. The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but it follows a common pattern of noun + の + ある to form a prenominal modifier.