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理論 (りろん, riron) Japanese meaning: theory | Kotomora
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His theory has not been proven yet.
Theory and practice often differ.
Usage patterns 理り 論ろん を 証しょう 明めい する to prove a theory
He proved the theory through experiments.
理り 論ろん に 基もと づく to be based on a theory
This design is based on the latest theory.
理り 論ろん と 実じっ 践せん theory and practice
A balance between theory and practice is important.
理り 論ろん を 展てん 開かい する to develop/expound a theory
The professor developed his own theory.
理り 論ろん 的てき に 〈 動どう 詞し 〉 to (do something) theoretically
It's theoretically possible, but difficult in practice.
Kanji 理 logic, arrangement, reason Related words· 8 学説 refers specifically to an academic theory or doctrine within a scholarly field, while 理論 is the broader term for any systematic theory.
仮説 is a tentative hypothesis proposed for testing, whereas 理論 denotes a more established, tested body of principles.
理論 is a formal, systematic theory (often scientific), while 説 can refer more broadly to any theory, doctrine, or view.
理論 is the native Japanese word for 'theory', used in formal or academic contexts, while セオリー is a loanword that sounds more casual or modern and often refers to practical strategies.
Show 4 more 理論 refers to a systematic theory explaining something, while 論理 refers to the reasoning process or logical structure itself.
理論 is a formal, academic theory or system of principles, while 理屈 can be more informal reasoning or even a quibbling argument.
理論 denotes a systematic, well-established theory (as in science), while 論 is the broader word that can mean any theory, argument, or essay.
Opposites· 7 実践 means putting ideas into practice, standing in direct contrast to 理論, which is the abstract system of ideas itself.
理論 is abstract theory or knowledge, the direct opposite of 実技, which is practical, applied skill.
理論 refers to abstract theory, the opposite of 応用 (applied), as in 応用物理学 vs 理論物理学.
Show 4 more Word family· 89 theory of relativity
theta-theory
axiomatic theory
rationalism
Etymology From Chinese 理論 (lǐlùn), composed of 理 (principle, reason) and 論 (argument, discussion). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the spelling is conventionally associated with the meaning of 'theory'.
理論 is a systematic theory or framework of ideas, whereas 原理 is the underlying principle or truth on which a 理論 is built.
実じっ 際さい
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理論 means 'theory', the abstract idea contrasted with 実際's sense of 'practice' or real-world application.
理論 is abstract theory, while 実務 is the hands-on, practical side of work that theory is often contrasted with.
実用 refers to practical, everyday usefulness, whereas 理論 refers to abstract theory disconnected from actual application.
理論 means abstract theory, while 実地 refers to actual practice or real-world experience, and the two are often contrasted as 理論と実地.
