Usage patterns 筋すじ 道みち を 立た てる to reason something out logically
She is good at explaining things by laying out a logical line of reasoning.
〈 事こと 〉 の 筋すじ 道みち をつける to set up an order or plan for handling something
We had a hard time setting up a plan for how to proceed with the negotiations.
筋すじ 道みち を 通とお す to keep one's argument or actions logically consistent
No matter how emotional you get, it's important to speak with a consistent line of reasoning.
筋すじ 道みち に 従したが って 〈 動どう 詞し 〉 to do something following the proper order or procedure
I proceeded with the paperwork following the proper procedure.
Kanji 道 road-way, street, district Related words· 9 論理 is the formal, academic term for logic (used in philosophy or mathematics), while 筋道 is the everyday word for a clear, step-by-step line of reasoning.
手順 focuses on the concrete steps or procedure of a task, while 筋道 can refer to a broader logical order or the thread of an argument.
道理 emphasizes what is naturally right or reasonable (common sense), whereas 筋道 focuses on the logical structure or order of an argument.
順序 simply means the sequence or order of things, while 筋道 implies that this order also makes logical or coherent sense.
Show 5 more Show fewer 理屈 often carries a slightly negative nuance of forced or pedantic reasoning (an excuse), while 筋道 is neutral and simply means coherent logic.
筋道 emphasizes a coherent line of reasoning or argument, whereas 脈絡 focuses on whether any connection exists at all, often in the negative phrase 脈絡がない .
筋道 emphasizes a clear, orderly line of reasoning or procedure, while 条理 stresses the underlying rational structure of things.
筋道 is a native, everyday word for the logical thread or order of an argument, while ロジック is a borrowed word often used in technical or business contexts.
筋道 usually refers to a logical order or reasoning process, while 道筋 more often denotes an actual physical path or planned route.
Don't confuse with 道筋 (kanji reversed) usually means a physical route or path (or the course of events), while 筋道 refers to logical reasoning or the order of an argument.
筋 alone can mean a line, muscle, or the plot/gist of a story, while 筋道 specifically means a coherent line of reasoning or procedural order.
Counted with 筋道 is metaphorically counted with 本 , as in 一本の筋道 (one line of reasoning), treating the logical thread like a long, thin object.
Written forms 筋すじ 道みち Usage 95%
Standard kanji spelling; high priority.
すじみち Usage 4%
スジミチ Usage 1%
Etymology Compound of 筋 (すじ , 'line, logic') and 道 (みち , 'path, way'). The combination suggests a 'logical path' or 'reasoned way'.
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