1.
rational, reasonable, logical
Based on reason or logic; sensible and practical.
USAGE: 合理的 is a ~的 adjective used to describe decisions, explanations, and methods that are based on logic and reason.
FORMS:
- 合理的な+noun (rational/reasonable ~)
- 合理的に (rationally - adverbial form)
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 合理的な判断 (rational judgment)
- 合理的な説明 (reasonable explanation)
- 合理的な理由 (rational reason)
- 合理的に考える (to think rationally)
CONTRAST:
LEGAL CONTEXT: In legal documents, 合理的 often corresponds to "reasonable" as in "合理的な配慮" (reasonable accommodation).
Related Words
Antonym:
非合理的 (irrational)