断章取義

Reading

Kana: だんしょうしゅぎ

Romaji: danshōshugi

Definition

noun

1

interpreting (and using) a passage without regard to its context

Note: yojijukugo

Kanji

断

Readings: ダン、 た.つ、 ことわ.る、 さだ.める

Meanings: severance, decline, refuse, apologize, warn, dismiss, prohibit, decision, judgement, cutting

章

Reading: ショウ

Meanings: badge, chapter, composition, poem, design

取

Readings: シュ、 と.る、 と.り、 と.り-、 とり、 -ど.り

Meanings: take, fetch, take up

義

Reading: ギ

Meanings: righteousness, justice, morality, honor, loyalty, meaning