Japanese

りろん
Meaning: theory
Part of Speech: Noun

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理
論

Example sentences

His theory is very persuasive.
新しい理論を証明するために、何度も実験を繰り返した。
I repeated the experiment many times to prove the new theory.
難解な理論を、一般の人にもわかるように砕いて説明した。
I explained the difficult theory simply so that even regular people could understand it.
彼は新しい理論を構築した。
He constructed a new theory.
理論上では可能だが、実際には難しい。
It is possible in theory, but difficult in practice.
理論を実践に移すことが重要だ
It is important to put theory into practice.
この理論を実際の仕事に応用してみましょう。
Let's try applying this theory to actual work.
理論と実践は全くの別物だ。
Theory and practice are completely different things.
彼の理論は根底から間違っている。
His theory is fundamentally wrong.
この理論を自分たちのケースに当てはめてみましょう。
Let's try applying this theory to our own case.

Usage Notes

Refers to a systematic set of ideas or principles used to explain something. Can be used in both scientific and everyday contexts.

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