ロジック

ろじっく
noun
logic
cognition
1. logic, reasoning, line of argument
A system of reasoning or the logical structure behind an argument, plan, or system. Used in both everyday discussion and technical contexts.
ロジックが通(とお)っている。
The logic holds up.
That explanation has no logic.
His logic seems correct at first glance, but there's a problem with the premise.

Similar words

論理(ろんり) is the traditional Japanese word for 'logic' and is used in academic and formal contexts (論理的(ろんりてき), logical). ロジック is more casual and often used in business discussions, debates, and programming.

Common collocations

  • ロジックが通(とお)る: the logic holds/makes sense
  • ロジックを組(く)み立(た)てる: to build/construct a logical argument
  • ビジネスロジック: business logic
  • ロジカル(な): logical (adjective form)
  • ロジックツリー: logic tree (analytical framework)