What does 道理 mean?
道理 is a Japanese noun meaning “sense (what is reasonable)” or “reason” in English. It can also be translated as “no wonder” depending on context. It is written as 道理 in kanji, どうり in hiragana, and douri in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N2 vocabulary.
Example sentences
彼の言うことは道理にかなっている。
What he says is perfectly reasonable.
道理で寒いと思った。窓が開いていた。
No wonder it's cold - the window was open.