筋が通る

suji ga tōru
/sɯdʑi ŋa toːɾɯ/
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A line of thought or conduct that holds together.

Examples

  • 最初から最後まで筋が通った話だった。
    The story held together from beginning to end.
  • 彼女の判断は厳しいが筋が通っている。
    Her decision is strict but reasonable.
  • 彼の説明は筋が通っている。
    His explanation makes sense.
  • その要求は筋が通っている。
    There is a sound reason for that demand.
  • 言うこととやることに筋が通っていない。
    What he says and what he does are inconsistent.

Similar words

道理に合う
理にかなう
辻褄が合う
一貫している

Meanings

Make consistent sense

reasoning
neutral
To be coherent and reasonable from start to finish, whether in an argument, explanation or way of acting.

Examples

  • 彼の説明は筋が通っている。
    His explanation makes sense.
  • その要求は筋が通っている。
    There is a sound reason for that demand.
  • 言うこととやることに筋が通っていない。
    What he says and what he does are inconsistent.
  • 彼女の判断は厳しいが筋が通っている。
    Her decision is strict but reasonable.
  • 最初から最後まで筋が通った話だった。
    The story held together from beginning to end.

Similar words

Etymology

筋 can mean a thread or line of reasoning; 通る pictures that line running cleanly through the matter.

FAQ

What does 筋が通る mean?

A line of thought or conduct that holds together.

How do you read 筋が通る?

It is read すじがとおる, written suji ga tōru.

When would you use 筋が通る?

It praises a clear line of reasoning or behavior that fits its stated principles.

How is 筋が通る different from 筋が違う?

筋が違う says a point is off track or directed at the wrong party; this says the line of reasoning holds.

How does 筋が通る change in a sentence?

The verb changes as 筋が通っている or 筋が通った.

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