論法|ろんぽうronpou[0]heiban (flat)
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Definitions
- nounlogic; reasoning; argument; line of argument
Synonyms & antonyms
- SynonymロジックNeutralLoanword for logic or the study of logic; leans colloquial and business. 「論法」 points to concrete argument techniques, as in 「三段論法」.
- Synonym論理ろんりNeutralThe logical thread of thought or discussion; judges whether reasoning is sound. 「論法」 instead refers to the technique or pattern of an argument.
- Related立論りつろんWrittenWritten/formal term for stating one's claim with supporting reasons, as in 「立論の根拠」; it is the act of building an argument, not a way of reasoning.
Use 「論法」 for a method or pattern of argument, as in 「三段論法」 or 「強引な論法」. For logical coherence say 「論理」 or 「ロジック」; for putting forward a claim with reasons, 「立論」.
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