合理(ごうり)

ごうり
noun
rationality, reason
1. rationality, reason, logic
The quality of being based on or in accordance with reason or logic. Often used in compound forms.
この説明(せつめい)には合理(ごうり)性(せい)がない。
This explanation lacks rationality.
合理性 = rationality (as a quality)
合理(ごうり)的(てき)な判断(はんだん)をしてください。
Please make a rational decision.
合理的 = rational (na-adjective form)
会社(かいしゃ)は業務(ぎょうむ)の合理(ごうり)化(か)を進(すす)めている。
The company is promoting the rationalization of operations.
合理化 = rationalization, streamlining

USAGE: 合理(ごうり) is rarely used alone; it typically appears in compound forms:

COMMON COMPOUNDS:

  • 合理(ごうり)的(てき) (rational - na-adjective)
  • 合理(ごうり)性(せい) (rationality - noun)
  • 合理(ごうり)化(か) (rationalization, streamlining)
  • 合理(ごうり)主義(しゅぎ) (rationalism)

Note that 合理(ごうり)化(か) in business contexts often has the negative connotation of 'downsizing' or 'cutting costs' (sometimes at workers' expense).

CONTRAST: 不合理(ふごうり) means 'irrational' or 'unreasonable.'

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Added 2026.1.13 20:35 · Revised 2026.1.19 21:17
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