Vocabulary

What does つじつま (tsujitsuma) mean?

つじつま means consistency, coherence (of a story).

Quick facts
Readingつじつま
Romajitsujitsuma
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
つじつま
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworktsujitsuma

consistency, coherence (of a story)

Example sentences

  • His story doesn't add up.

  • I was asked for a coherent explanation.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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