筋 道(すじみち)

すじみち

noun

logic; reasoning; proper course

1. logic; reasoning; coherence; proper order

The logical flow or coherent sequence of an argument, explanation, or course of action. Implies things should proceed in a reasonable, orderly manner.

筋道(すじみち)を立(た)てて説明(せつめい)してください。

Please explain in a logical, coherent manner.

話(はなし)の筋道(すじみち)がわからなくなった。

I lost track of the logic of the story.

筋道(すじみち)の通(とお)った意見(いけん)だったので、みんなが納得(なっとく)した。

It was a well-reasoned opinion, so everyone was convinced.

2. proper course of action; right way; proper procedure

The correct or socially expected way of handling a situation. Implies there is a right process to follow.

まずは上司(じょうし)に報告(ほうこく)するのが筋道(すじみち)だ。

The proper thing to do is to report to your supervisor first.

筋道(すじみち)を踏(ふ)まずに勝手(かって)に進(すす)めるのはよくない。

It's not good to proceed on your own without following proper procedure.

借(か)りたものは返(かえ)すのが筋道(すじみち)というものだ。

Returning what you borrowed is the right thing to do.

Usage

筋道(すじみち)を立(た)てる (to organize logically) and 筋道(すじみち)が通(とお)る (to be logical/reasonable) are the most important collocations.

Common collocations

筋道(すじみち)を立(た)てる (to organize logically; to lay things out coherently)
筋道(すじみち)が通(とお)る (to be logical; to make sense)
筋道(すじみち)を踏(ふ)む (to follow proper procedure)
筋道(すじみち)の通(とお)った (well-reasoned; logical)

Similar words

論理(ろんり): logic — more academic and formal
道理(どうり): reason; principle — focuses on natural justice or moral principle
筋(すじ): thread; line — shorter form sometimes used with same meaning

Related Words

Synonym: 論理(ろんり) (logic (academic/formal))

Synonym: 道理(どうり) (reason (moral principle))

Compare: 脈絡(みゃくらく) (coherence, context, logical connection)

Compare: 本筋(ほんすじ) (main plot)

Compare: 条理(じょうり) (reason)

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